IPOs for Everyone: The 12 Secrets of Investing in IPOs (Hardcover)

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

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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

Product Description
"Renaissance Capital has an edge . . . they provide first-rate research."–Jay Ritter, Professor of Finance, University of Florida

EXPERT ADVICE FOR IPO SUCCESS

"The Rosetta Stone of individual investors trying to understand how IPOs fit into our free market capital system and how to profit from IPOs."––Mario Gabelli, Gabelli Asset Management

IPOs are here to stay and savvy investors need to incorporate them into their long-term investment strategy. According to expert authors Linda Killian, Kathleen Smith, and Bill Smith, founders of Renaissance Capital and the IPO+ Aftermarket Fund, IPO success lies in using the right strategies to choose the winners and avoid the losers. Features of IPOs for Everyone include:

• The authors‘ 12 secrets to choosing and investing in IPOs
• Inside knowledge of the IPO market
• IPO terminology and sources

Take advantage of the expertise in this invaluable book–and get in on the ground floor of today‘s most rewarding investment opportunities.

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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: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #778,636 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	p. katherine (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.