News and updates from IPOX®, including media mentions, interviews, research and press releases.
In Bloomberg, IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster discussed the resurgence of SPACs, noting $2 billion raised in August. He emphasized SPACs as a viable alternative to traditional IPOs for niche sectors, with renewed interest from sponsors. IPOX® tracks these trends as companies explore new public listing avenues.
Seeking Alpha published an analysis of the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which tracks our IPOX® 100 U.S. Index. The article states that "FPX is larger, more liquid, and better diversified" than its closest competitor.
IPOX® analyst Lukas Muehlbauer discusses that Reddit's IPO faces risks due to user skepticism over data commercialization and content moderation plans. The allocation of shares to active users without a holding period could increase volatility, but market timing and limited public shares might drive up the stock's value.
IPOX® Research Analyst Dr. Lukas Muehlbauer, featured in a Bloomberg article, discussed the potential impact of Reddit's WallStreetBets community on the company's post-IPO stock performance. He highlighted the community's negative sentiment regarding revenue and moderation concerns, and their potential to influence early trading, depending on their organization and activity.
Benzinga Newswire highlights that investors can gain exposure to Uber through the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX), which is based on the IPOX® 100 U.S. Index.
VettaFi highlights the IPOX®-based First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) as a way for investors to gain access to the latest newly listed companies.
John Authers' column in Bloomberg Opinion highlights the awakening of the US IPO market after a prolonged slumber. The article mentions the IPOX® SPAC Index and the IPOX® Composite US Index, both of which track the performance of new listings in the US.
In 2023, the IPO market showed signs of a rebound after the decline in 2022, reports IPOX® Schuster's Josef Schuster. The first nine months saw 76 IPOs raise nearly $15 billion, contrasting with 65 deals in 2022. Schuster anticipates a continued upward trend through 2024, emphasizing the volatile yet potentially rewarding nature of IPOs.
IPOX® CEO Josef Schuster discusses the challenges faced by Instacart in its upcoming IPO, emphasizing the need for a balance between robust valuation and initial shareholder satisfaction. Despite five consecutive quarters of profitability, Instacart's estimated worth has been a subject of debate, with significant interest from cornerstone investors. Schuster's insights highlight the broader challenges faced by gig-economy companies in a highly competitive market.