If you are new to investing, the idea of primary vs secondary markets can feel confusing at first. You may hear about companies going public, IPOs making ...

IPO is a widely known term, which is used when a private company sells shares of its stock to the public on a stock exchange for the first time. Commonly people call it "going public".

An initial public offering (IPO) is a process by which a private company makes its shares available to the public for the first time, usually with the objective of raising capital to support growth ...