Participate In IPOs

Invest in US & European initial public offerings.

Buy stocks at the initial price before the start of trading.

Make money by selling them once they are listed on the exchange and the lock-up period expires – prices can grow by tens or even hundreds of percent!*

*Capital at risk.

How Does It Work

  1. Selected IPOs –  Set up a personal account with Freedom 24 . Their analysts select promising IPO opportunities and send you information so you can make an informed decision. You then have a few days to submit your application to participate in the  IPO.
  2. Buying stocks – Within your personal Freedom 24 account you then decide how much you wish to invest in the IPO. A collective application is then sent to the IPO underwriter.
  3. Start  of trading – From the start of public trading  there is a lock up period so you cannot sell your shares in this period.
  4. Period of trading – During the lock up period you can fix the price using a forward contract if you wish. This usually costs 10% to 15% of the current stock price.
  5. Trade closing – At the end of the lock up period you can manage stocks at your own discretion – leave them in your portfolio or sell them.
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