How to buy Vivakor Inc (VIVK) stock when it goes public

Vivakor, an Irvine, California-based waste to clean energy company, has applied for listing on the Nasdaq. The company's stock is currently listed on the Over-the-Counter Markets under the symbol "VIVK."

Completion of a public offering of the company's stock is contingent upon Nasdaq accepting its application for listing. We will update this page as new information emerges.

What we know about the Vivakor Inc IPO

Vivakor Inc filed a draft registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission under the ticker symbol VIVK. 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 Capital Market.

How to buy shares in Vivakor Inc when it goes public

Once Vivakor Inc 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 Vivakor Inc. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: VIVK. 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 Vivakor Inc 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 Vivakor Inc, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Vivakor Inc. 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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