Seoul-headquartered LG Energy Solution is preparing to go public on the Korea Exchange. While an official date has yet to be set, US investors can prepare by scoping out their international investment options. Here’s what we know so far — and how to buy in once LG Energy Solution launches.
3 ways to invest in LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution will only be available on the Korea Exchange, which makes it more challenging for US investors to buy in. Challenging — but not impossible. Here are three ways to gain exposure to this battery maker’s stock.
1. Buy ETFs
One of the easiest ways to invest in South Korean stocks is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to Asian markets. Keep your eye on ETFs that invest in South Korean stocks, including:
Renaissance Capital’s International IPO ETF (IPOS)
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR)
These funds won’t turn you into an LG Energy Solution shareholder per se — at least not directly. But you will gain exposure to South Korean stocks.
2. Wait for an ADR
Another option for those interested in backing LG Energy Solution is purchasing an American Depositary Receipt (ADR). These are certificates that represent shares of international stock that can be bought from a domestic account — no international brokerage account required.
Now, not all foreign stock is available as an ADR, but given the press surrounding LG Energy Solution’s IPO, there’s a good chance it’ll be available as an ADR. To invest, you’ll need a domestic brokerage account.
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3. Use an international brokerage account
An international brokerage account is the most direct way to invest in foreign stock. But most US platforms don’t offer them. And even those that do — like Interactive Brokers and Fidelity — don’t offer access to the South Korean markets.
Why? Well, South Korea places restrictions on foreign investors buying stock, which means that to invest, you’ll need to conduct your own research and fill out the appropriate paperwork. This option is best left to advanced investors who plan to invest in South Korean stocks on a regular basis and/or make high-dollar investments.
Bottom line: Investing internationally presents a unique opportunity but can be a hassle. If you’d prefer to invest in stocks that are more accessible, check out our top 5 buzzworthy IPO picks to watch.
What we know about the LG Energy Solution IPO
LG Energy Solution is expected to go public, although it has not yet filed a viewable registration document with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The exact IPO date has not been announced. There's no news yet about how much the stock will cost when it goes public. We'll update this page with more information as it becomes available.
How do similar companies perform?
It's impossible to predict how any stock will perform — and IPOs can be particularly volatile. Looking at the performance of similar companies can help you decide if now is a good time to buy LG Energy Solution stock.
See how the following stocks are performing, and view details like market capitalization, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio and dividend yield.
Company summary
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of standard and customized lithium and sodium batteries in Mainland China, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, CBAK and Hitrans. The company is also involved the development and manufacturing of nickel-cobalt-manganese precursor and cathode materials. Its products are used in electric cars, electric buses, hybrid electric cars and buses; electric bicycles, electric motors, electric tricycles and smaller-sized electric cars; and rnergy storage application that includes residential energy supply and uninterruptible power supply application, and other high-power applications. The company was formerly known as China BAK Battery, Inc. and changed its name to CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. in January 2017. CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. is based in Dalian, China.
QuantumScape Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Novanta Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides precision medicine, precision manufacturing, medical solutions, robotics and automation solutions, and advanced surgery solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates Automation Enabling Technologies and Medical Solutions segments. The Precision Medicine and Manufacturing segment designs, manufactures, and markets laser beam steering and scanning solutions, laser sources, robotic and precision motion, robotic end-of-arm tooling, and bearing spindles. This segment serves advanced industrial processes, advanced industrial and medical robotics, other medical and life science automation applications, and medical laser procedures, such as ophthalmology applications. The Medical Solutions segment provides a range of medical grade technologies, including medical insufflators, pumps, and related disposables; imaging, identification and RFID solutions; advanced motion control solutions; and light engines, and integrated operating room technologies. The company was formerly known as GSI Group, Inc. and changed its name to Novanta Inc. in May 2016. Novanta Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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