What is Go Public: Definition & Meaning Explained

Definition of Go Public

To “go public” or going public means to get listed on the stock market by launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The act of going public involves receiving approval from existing stakeholders to launch an IPO, the price of which is decided by two methods:

Book Building
Fixed price

Once the price of the IPO is decided, the shares are offered to the public on the primary market. Not everyone who applies to an IPO may get shares - the system works on the basis of allotment. After the shares are issued, the company is said to move from the “go public” stage to the publicly traded company stage.

High Volatility Stocks

High volatility stocks are shares that fluctuate based on market conditions, typically more than others. The volatility could be a result of inherent fundamentals or other factors like the industry or domain. Identifying high volatility stocks is possible through indicators like Average True Range and Bollinger Bands.

At The Close Or Closing Price

At the close or closing price is the last traded price of securities like stocks, ETFs, and others at the end of regular market hours.

For example, if a stock hit Rs. 4,500 at 3.30 PM (market close), then that is its price at the close also known as the closing price.

Unlike Adjusted Closing Price, at the close or closing price does not take into account price changes due to corporate actions.

High Beta Stocks

High Beta stocks are shares that outperform the market in terms of returns but carry high risk. Such shares are called “High Beta” because of their significantly high Beta Coeffient value, which measures the correlation of a stock and the market. A Beta value on the high side typically indicates more volatility and the potential for higher returns.

Foreign Direct Investment

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the act of acquiring a majority stake in a company located in a different country with the intention of assisting, growing, and managing the business.

FDIs and FPIs may seem similar but there is a major difference - lasting interest. When a company or investor obtains at least 10% control of foreign company with the intention of actively managing the business, it’s known as lasting interest.

A company that establishes a subsidiary in another country can also be classified as FDI. FDIs can also be made through mergers and acquisitions as well as collaborations with foreign companies

Cash Contract

A cash contract is an agreement between two parties in which the delivery of goods is involved at a predetermined price and date. Typically, bulk buyers like big companies enter into cash contracts on the spot price of a commodity.

These companies aren’t in the business of speculation. As a result, the delivery of goods is always involved in cash contracts, unlike futures where the contract can be settled with cash without taking delivery.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks are shares of companies that redistribute their profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. Such companies are typically industry or sector leaders with stellar reputations and track records.

How much dividend a company offers can be calculated with the dividend yield ratio or dividend per share.

Investors prefer to buy dividend stocks because they can either reinvest the dividends to buy more shares or earn passive income. Examples of dividend stocks in India include:

Coal India
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
ONGC
SAIL
Tata Steel

*All securities mentioned on this website are exemplary and not recommendatory.

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