Craig Hodges discusses the impact of potential tax and regulatory reform on the IPO market. He believes there is more money in the marketplace than there are places to invest it as companies tend to remain private in the current environment.
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Definitions of Term:
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first time that the stock of a private company is offered to the public. IPOs are often issued by smaller, younger companies seeking capital to expand, but they can also be done by large privately owned companies looking to become publicly traded.