How IPOs Work

An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is when a company sells shares to the public for the first time. Here’s how to buy GameStop it works:Private to Public – A firm like Airbnb (travel industry) or Rivian (electric cars) raises money by selling stock.Underwriters – Investment banks like Goldman Sachs help price and market the shares.Stock Exchange Listing – After approval, shares trade on exchanges like NASDAQ or NYSE.Investor Access – Early investors (e.g., big funds) may get shares at IPO price; retail traders usually buy once it hits the open market.Examples:Facebook (Meta) in tech had a famous IPO in 2012.Beyond…