IPOs for Everyone: The 12 Secrets of Investing in IPOs [Hardcover]

Linda R. Killian (Author), Kathleen Shelton Smith (Author), Kathleen Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471399159 | ISBN-13: 978-0471399155 | Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

Founders of Renaissance Capital and the IPO Aftermarket Fund get in on the cutting edge of today's economy

The business press has declared IPOs-Initial Public Offerings-dead seven times in the past ten years. Every time they've been wrong. Far from being deterred by the IPO obituaries, the authors of IPOs for Everyone show that these times in the IPO market consistently present the best buys. Once reserved for a select group of Wall Street pros, there are now many opportunities for individual investors to take advantage of in the IPO groundswell. IPOs have become a must have for investors who wish to diversify their portfolio. IPOs for Everyone, reveals the twelve secrets used by the founders of Renaissance Capital, the leading IPO research and money management firm, to pick a winning IPO investment. This timely book provides the inside knowledge that investors must have to play the volatile IPO market successfully, including: finding the best companies on the block, getting favorable pricing and seeking out buying opportunities in the aftermarket.

Editorial Reviews

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TODAY'S IPOs ARE PRICED TO MOVE
The truth is that if you're not a big-money player who can flip a new issue fast, IPOs
are rarely good bets. But that may be changing.

Maybe the only job tougher right now than being Bill Clinton's spokeswoman is selling new stock on Wall Street. In the first two months of 2000, there were 70 initial public offerings. So far this year? Nine, a low not scraped since 1979. Five of these new stocks are already under water-cold certification that so far, 2001 is an IPO bear market.
What should you make of this? If you've ever wanted to buy a new issue, now's the time to get serious. For prospective IPO buyers, "this really is the best time, because there is no competition for these deals," says Linda Killian, a partner at IPO investing boutique Renaissance Capital and co-author of the new book IPOS for Everyone, "They get priced to move.". . .
--by Robert Barker, BusinessWeek

From the Inside Flap

Three market pros in the initial public offering (IPO) investment arena help you get in on the cutting edge of today's economy

Once reserved for a select group of Wall Street pros, individual investors have awakened to the potential of investing in IPOs-Initial Public Offerings. Written by the founders and portfolio managers of Renaissance Capital, the leading IPO research firm whose company Web site, IPOhome.com, was named "Best of the Web" by Forbes, this timely book provides the guidance investors now need more than ever to get the full benefits IPOs have to offer.

The business press has declared IPOs dead seven times in the past ten years. Every time they've been wrong. Revolutions in technology and medicine, coupled with a global economy recognizing the power of capitalism, are fueling the IPO market with new companies. IPOs have, in fact, become a must-have for investors who wish to diversify their portfolios.

In addition to revealing the twelve secrets to choosing a winning IPO investment, including understanding what a company really does, evaluating its management and whether it has enough money to compete, IPOs for Everyone provides the insider knowledge you need to play the volatile IPO market successfully. You'll learn how to find the best companies on the block, get favorable pricing, and maximize buying opportunities in the aftermarket.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471399159
• ISBN-13: 978-0471399155
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First accessible IPO book, February 25, 2001

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B. Grainger (West Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IPOs for Everyone: The 12 Secrets of Investing in IPOs (Hardcover)

When the dot-com IPO phenomenon first got started I took an interest in how these companies raised money. But, I could not find a solid source to get started. There were not a lot of books on that specifically keyed in on the subject, and those that were out there were far too technical for me to understand. IPOs For Everyone is the first book that comes at IPOs from a perspective that a layman can understand. The authors do a good job peppering the book with anecdotes that illustrate what potential IPO investors should be on the look-out for. It's a highly entertaining read for novice or more seasoned investors interested in getting an insider's angle of how the IPO process works and how individuals can participate

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great IPO info, February 21, 2001

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p. katherine (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IPOs for Everyone: The 12 Secrets of Investing in IPOs (Hardcover)

This is a surprisingly fun read and contains intersting true storeis about IPO winners and losers. I think individual investors will find is especially helpful because it gives easy to understand tips on how to invest in IPOs. The tips are easy to follow and are important in figuring out whether a comapny is worth investing in. Overall, I give it a high rating because it is entertaining, simple and helpful. After reading this book I feel more prepared to trade IPOs.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Layman's View, March 11, 2001

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dr.marcel gaschke (pleasantville, n.y. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IPOs for Everyone: The 12 Secrets of Investing in IPOs (Hardcover)

I have an interest in IPO's because I have invested in a company involved in oil and gas exploration which is planning to issue one this year. ThusI read with interest "IPO's for Everyone"and was gratified to find this book useful and informative. The subject is covered thoroughly in a manner easily understandable by a layman such as myself. The topic is treated with scientific honesty and objectivity.