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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)
See upcoming IPOs and new issues

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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Get answers to frequently asked questions

U.S. and international companies don’t typically file the documentation necessary to market a new issue in Canada. Therefore, most are not available to Canadian residents.

It depends on each IPO but, in most cases, you are able to sell your shares immediately.
If the security complies with industry and Questrade guidelines for granting margin, then you can borrow on margin to participate.