Chasing an IPO after it has launched is risky. Prices are often volatile, and if you can only invest in 1 or 2 IPOs, you’re facing that price volatility head-on –– along with the reality that not all IPOs are growth opportunities.
With that in mind, here are some specialized, professionally managed ETFs that track IPOs.
There are ETFs that invest in stocks of companies when they go public. Others engage in post-IPO trading. Meanwhile, some ETFs invest in the common stocks of small, rapidly growing companies, which may include recent IPOs. And then there are ETFs that track IPOs in a specific sector, such as technology or healthcare.
ETFs that invest in IPOs mitigate their risk of one failing by holding many companies. However, the funds are actively managed and can sell their post-IPO shares at the manager’s discretion.
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Here are some funds that track IPOs:
| Fund/Symbol | Sector | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (NYSEArca: FPX) | US—Total Market | 0.57% |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (NasdaqGM: FPXI) | Global Ex-US—Total Market | 0.70% |
| Renaissance IPO ETF (NYSEArca: IPO) | US—Total Market | 0.60% |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF (NYSEArca: IPOS) | Global Ex-US—Total Market | 0.80% |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF (NYSEArca: CSD) | US—Total Market | 0.62% |
| Defiance Next Gen SPAC Derived ETF (NYSEArca: SPAK) | US—Total Market | 0.45% |
Sources: ETF.com
When you invest in an individual IPO, you run the risk that the company may not meet your growth expectations. Keep in mind, IPOs are typically surrounded by intense media and investor hype and many don’t end up living up to it. But when you invest in an ETF that invests in newly public companies, you invest in a handful of IPOs handpicked by professional asset managers. This offers some advantages:
Like anything in the world of investing, IPO-tracking ETFs are no guaranteed win. Here are some risks to watch out for:
It was a record year for IPOs in 2020, with more companies going public than ever before. The coming year should see that trend continue.
But it’s difficult for individual investors to separate good from bad IPOs. So the best choice is to diversify the risk and buy a specialized, professionally managed ETF and a basket of IPOs based on specific criteria.
Consider IPO-tracking ETFS one-stop shopping, where you can get everything you need in one place.
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