Investing in IPOs Author:Tom Taulli THE book for investors on IPOs--getting in on the next Yahoo! or Home Depot. How can individual investors safely take part in the tantalizing opportunities--and huge profit potential--presented by IPOs? They can learn the tools to spot the right stocks and weigh the potential risks against the rewards. In "Investing in IPOs," an astute, easy-to-... more »understand guide, IPO expert Tom Taulli uses dozens of real examples to explain IPOs and the IPO market. He reveals the best ways to investigate before investing, shows how to read an IPO prospectus, explains how to spot the next hot-ticket stock, and includes tips on how to avoid getting burned by fad IPOs and shady brokers. What profit-minded investor doesn't wish he had been in on wildly successful IPOs such as Home Depot or Intel? (or Amazon for that matter!) Until recently, investors had to be Wall Street insiders to take part in an IPO. The Internet era has changed all that--now information and investment opportunities are available to anyone who knows where to look and how to get start. Because of the surge in entrepreneurial ventures, IPOs will; just keep coming--whether the stock market is soaring or sinking. That reality means even more choices for investors, and better chances to earn outstanding profits. This book, the first of its kind, shows investors how to take full advantage of IPO opportunities. "Investing in IPOs" features the clear, practical advice you need: The mechanics of IPOs--what to expect and how they work; IPOs in the high-tech sector, international markets, and IPO mutual funds; the best times to get into--and out of--an IPO; spotting IPOs that will be profitable for the long haul; dozens of examples of successful IPOs and why they worked.« less