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".

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 ...

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 ...