IPOs
Questrade makes it easy for you to invest in IPOs.
What is an IPO?
An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the process by which a private company goes public for the first time by selling shares of their company to investors. They are a type of “new issue,” alongside IPOs you can also purchase:
✓ Secondary offerings
✓ Structured products
Types of new issues/IPOs available Canadian Equities
Canadian Equities
Large cap
Min cap
Small cap
Fixed income
Corporate Bonds: blue chip, investment grade, and high yield.
Hybrid: convertible bonds, preferred shares, real estate investment trusts, income trusts, and master limited partnerships
Structured notes
Equities (Individual stocks and indices)
Principal protected notes
At risk notes (your principal is not guaranteed)
Hybrid (Fixed income, commodities, and other investment sectors)
Principal protected notes
At risk notes (your principal is not guaranteed)
Benefits of an IPO
Purchase securities at the IPO price, before it hits the larger market.
Invest in long-time private companies you follow or use regularly.
How to buy IPOs and new issues
To buy IPOs and new issues, you will need a Questrade self-directed investing account.
You can see all available IPOs and new issues in the IPO centre. Read the prospectus before purchasing
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Join our mailing list and we’ll email you when new IPOs and secondary issues are announced.
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You need a self-directed account to buy shares as part of an IPO or secondary issue. Join us by opening an account.