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Open and upcoming IPOs

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How it works

How applying for an IPO works

An IPO, or initial public offering, is when a company lists on a stock exchange and the public can buy shares for the first time.

New to IPOs? Read our guide
01
Check what's open

Browse applications open now on this page or in-platform.

02
Apply in the app

Read the prospectus, then apply for the number of shares you want before the deadline.

03
Get your allocation

If the IPO is oversubscribed, you may receive fewer shares than you applied for, or none at all.

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Know the risks

What to weigh up before you apply

Every IPO has its own risks, set out in its prospectus, as well as a shared set of risks and considerations that you should be aware of before choosing to apply for any IPO.

This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.

The prospectus has the full picture

A fair price can be hard to judge

Prices can move fast once trading starts

Dividends aren't guaranteed

Plans can change

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IPO FAQs

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Further reading

Read up on IPOs

Guides and key terms to help you make sense of an offer.

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What is an IPO?

What is an IPO?
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Investing in an IPO: risks, opportunities, and what to check

Investing in an IPO: risks, opportunities, and what to check
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Why can’t I buy IPO shares as soon as the market opens?

Why can’t I buy IPO shares as soon as the market opens?
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IPO vs direct listing vs SPAC: how companies go public

IPO vs direct listing vs SPAC: how companies go public

Key dictionary terms

ProspectusBookbuildingFloatFormal admissionConditional dealingLock-up periodDirect listingSPAC

Capital at risk. This information is not personal advice. IPO and share offer applications are subject to availability and may be oversubscribed, so you may not receive the full allocation you applied for, or any allocation at all. Read the prospectus and any supplementary information for a specific IPO before deciding whether to apply.