IPO Window
Definition
IPO Window: An IPO window refers to market conditions favorable for initial public offerings, or the specific trading windows when insiders can sell shares. Post-IPO, employees typically can only trade during open windows after quarterly earnings are released.
Example Usage
“We planned our IPO for Q1 when the market window looked favorable for tech companies.”
Common Misconceptions
Related Terms
IPO
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Lock-Up Period
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Secondary Sale
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