The Ins and Outs of IPOs

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🗓️ 14 March 2017

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

In the wake of Snap’s initial public offering, we’ll discuss why companies decide to go public, how they do it, and whether individuals should consider investing in IPOs. We’ll also answer your question about where to invest mid-term money.

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0:42.3	In light of the recent IPO Snapchat, we're going to explain the ins and outs of the IPO
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