#038: AVOID These 8 IPO Investing Mistakes

ByCraig Stephens Updated:

Craig walks through the eight most common IPO investing mistakes, using 2025 IPO performance to illustrate how we can avoid future investing mishaps.

Avoid these mistakes that can ruin your annual returns.

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AVOID! 8 IPO Investing Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Portfolio!

0:00 Intro
0:37 Why Invest in IPOs?
1:34 IPOs are Speculative
2:10 Mistake #1 IPO Not Business
4:42 Mistake #2 Not Reading the S-1
5:16 SEC Filing Key Components
8:16 Mistake #3 Expecting Access
9:56 Mistake #4 Misreading Demand Signals
13:02 IPO Pricing Example
13:55 IPO Trap
14:27 Mistake #5 Chasing Overvalued IPOs
16:33 Mistake #6 Not Selling Overvalued IPOs
17:35 Figma IPO Performance
18:12 Circle IPO Performance
19:42 IPO Selling Strategy
20:17 Mistake #7 Holding Losers
21:45 Venture Global IPO Example
22:20 Mistake #8 Ignoring the Flipping Policy
22:37 Robinhood IPO Flipping Policy
23:13 SoFi IPO Flipping Policy
23:13 Public IPO Flipping Policy
24:01 Why are There IPO Flipping Policies
24:38 Fidelity IPO Flipping Policy
25:30 Recap 8 Common IPO Investing Mistakes

This podcast and video are for informational and entertainment purposes only. Mentions are not a recommendation to buy or sell any pre-IPO or public company. Invest in IPOs and private companies at your own risk.

 
 

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