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Online IPOs: Fulfilling the Demands of the Retail Investment Market

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: TowerGroup
Published: March 2000
Product Code: R301-636
Description
The demand for IPOs by retail investors is evident. With the constant hype surrounding the successful IPO market, retail investors are eager for the enticing opportunity to invest in IPOs. As a result, online underwriting and distribution of IPOs is emerging rapidly. After Wit Capital's entrance into the market, new and old firms, alike, are finding ways to generate or obtain IPOs to distribute to the retail investor market.

Online IPO underwriting and distribution uses the Internet to streamline the underwriting process and to simply and equitably distribute IPOs. The Internet also enables retail investors to gain access to IPOs. This TowerGroup Research Note examines the concept, process, and strategies of online IPO underwriting and distribution.

Table of Contents
Highlights

Vision

Introduction

The IPO Boom

  • Impact of Internet and Technology Sectors
  • Retail Interest

    Online Underwriting

  • History
  • Online Underwriting Landscape
  • Firms

    Advantages of Online IPOs

    Status Quo Hinders Growth of Online Underwriting

    Conclusion

    • Ordering and More Information
    Price and Delivery Options


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