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Pre-IPO trading: a step-by-step guide

Interested in trading on our pre-IPO markets? Here’s how it works:

PRe IPO trading- Choose your direction
2. Choose your direction

Buy (go long) if you think the price will rise above the quoted level after its IPO, or sell (go short) if you think it will move lower.

IPO trading- set your trade size and risk controls
3. Set the trade size and risk controls

Choose your stake and consider a stop-loss to manage risk. Check margin requirements before placing the trade.

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4. Decide when to close

Your position rolls into the listed share CFD once the company lists. You retain control over when to close it.

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