How to buy 17 Education & Technology Group (YQ) stock when it goes public

17 Education & Technology Group stock is not yet available to purchase on any exchange. But it's expected to go public soon. Here's what we know — and how to buy in when it launches.

What we know about the 17 Education & Technology Group IPO

17 Education & Technology Group filed a draft registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission under the ticker symbol YQ. Not yet an official IPO, it's one of the first steps of taking a private company public.

There's no news yet about how much the stock will cost when it goes public. No date has been set for when the stock will be publicly available. The shares will be available on the Nasdaq Global Market as an American Depositary Share (ADS). This means that while the company is headquartered in China, you can easily buy shares using a US brokerage.

How to buy shares in 17 Education & Technology Group when it goes public

Once 17 Education & Technology Group goes public, you'll need a brokerage account to invest. Consider opening a brokerage account today so you're ready as soon as the stock hits the market.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for 17 Education & Technology Group. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: YQ. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy immediately with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until 17 Education & Technology Group reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of 17 Education & Technology Group, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of 17 Education & Technology Group. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

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