Investor Flipping: What It Means for the IPO Market
Introduction
Investor flipping is a common practice in the IPO market, where investors quickly sell shares of newly listed companies to capitalize on initial price increases. This blog post explores the concept of investor flipping, its implications for the IPO market, and the factors driving this phenomenon.
What is Investor Flipping?
Investor flipping refers to the practice of buying shares in an initial public offering (IPO) and selling them shortly after the stock begins trading on the secondary market. The goal is to profit from the initial surge in the stock price, often referred to as the “IPO pop”.