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How to buy Universal Music Group stock when it goes public

Here's everything we know so far about the Universal Music Group IPO.

Dawn Daniels
Dawn Daniels

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Universal Music 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 Universal Music Group IPO

Vivendi, the parent company of Universal Music Group, has announced that it plans to take the company public in 2022.

And this isn't the first time UMG has been in the news recently. Earlier this year, Chinese company Tencent acquired a 10% stake in Universal Music Group — and it has the option to acquire an additional 10% before the IPO happens. There have also been reports that additional minor stakes in UMG may be sold off.

It's too early to say how those deals might affect the IPO, and there hasn't been much concret information released yet. We'll update this page as soon as we know more.

How to buy shares in Universal Music Group when it goes public

Once Universal Music 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.

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  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 Universal Music Group. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol. 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 Universal Music 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 Universal Music Group, depending on your broker.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Universal Music 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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