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How to buy Roblox shares when it goes public

Here's everything we know so far about the Roblox IPO.

Dawn Daniels
Dawn Daniels

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Online video game platform Roblox is preparing for an IPO. But nothing is confirmed and there are rumors the offering won’t be available until early 2021. Here’s how investors can prepare.

What we know about the Roblox IPO

There’s speculation that California-based gaming platform, Roblox, has an IPO in the works. Founded in 2004, Roblox offers a sweeping collection of online games coupled with a game creation system that allows users to program their own games.

Amid the pandemic, Roblox has been particularly popular amongst US kids between the ages of 9 to 12, helping them host hangouts and virtual birthday parties during stay-at-home orders.

Roblox hasn’t officially filed any paperwork — yet. There are rumors it could go public as soon as early 2021, but nothing has been confirmed. Reports suggest the company has its sights set on an $8 billion valuation.

How to buy shares in Roblox when it goes public

Once Roblox 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 Roblox. 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 Roblox 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 minimise risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Roblox, depending on your broker.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Roblox. Optimise 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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It's impossible to predict how any stock will perform — and IPOs can be particularly volatile. But evaluating the performance of companies like Roblox can be useful in determining how the market is performing and whether now is a good time to invest in this industry. Select a company to learn more about what they do and how their stock performs, including market capitalization, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio and dividend yield. While this list includes a selection of the most well-known and popular stocks, it doesn't include every stock available.

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Fineco
Fineco
£2.95
£2.95
Zero platform fee
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eToro Free Stocks
eToro Free Stocks
0% commission, no markup, no ticket fee, no management fee
N/A
Withdrawal fee & GDP to USD deposit conversion
Capital at risk. 0% commission but other fees may apply.
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IG
IG
0% commission on US shares, and £3 on UK shares
From £5
£0 - £24 per quarter
IG is good for experienced traders, and offers learning resources for beginners, all with wide access to shares, ETFs and funds. Capital at risk.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
£11.95
£5.95
No fees
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Degiro Share Dealing
Degiro Share Dealing
£1.75 + 0.022% (max £5.00)
£1.75 + 0.022% (max £5.00)
Portfolio transfer fees (in & out)
Degiro is widely seen as one of the best low-cost share brokers, for people who are looking to trade regularly. Capital at risk.
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Interactive Investor
Interactive Investor
From £7.99 on the Investor Service Plan
From £7.99 on the Investor Service Plan
No transfer fees or exit fees. £9.99 a month on the Investor Service Plan
Open an ISA, Trading Account or SIPP you will get £100 of free trades to buy or sell any investment (new customers only).
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Interactive Investor stocks and shares ISA
Interactive Investor stocks and shares ISA
Any lump sum or £25 a month
£119.88
£7.99
Interactive Investor offers everything most investors need. Its flat fees makes it pricey for small portfolios, but cheap for big ones. Capital at risk.
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Moneyfarm stocks and shares ISA
Moneyfarm stocks and shares ISA
£1500
0.75%
£0
Moneyfarm helps you meet your investment goals with fully-managed portfolios designed around you. Capital at risk.
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Hargreaves Lansdown stocks and shares ISA
Hargreaves Lansdown stocks and shares ISA
£100
0.45%
£11.95
Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's biggest wealth manager. It's got everything you'll need, from beginners to experienced investors. Capital at risk.
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Nutmeg stocks and shares ISA
Nutmeg stocks and shares ISA
£100
0.75%
£0
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Saxo Markets stocks and shares ISA
Saxo Markets stocks and shares ISA
No minimum deposit requirement
0.12%
£8.00
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AJ Bell stocks and shares ISA
AJ Bell stocks and shares ISA
£500
0.25%
£9.95
AJ Bell is a good all-rounder for people who to choose between shares, funds, ISAs and pensions. Capital at risk.
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Fidelity stocks and shares ISA
Fidelity stocks and shares ISA
£1000 or a regular savings plan from £50
0.35%
£10.00
Fidelity is another good all-rounder, offering a good package at a decent price. Not suited for trading shares. Capital at risk.
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Legal & General stocks and shares ISA
Legal & General stocks and shares ISA
£100 or £20 a month
0.61%
N/A
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Any lump sum or £25 a month
Over 3,000 funds
£10/month
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Moneyfarm Pension
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£1,500 (initial investment)
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0.35%-0.75%
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AJ Bell Pension
£1,000
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0.05-0.25%
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PensionBee Pension
No minimum
7 funds
0.5% - 0.95%
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£100 or £25 a month
2,500 funds
0-0.45%
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Saxo Markets Pension
£10
Over 11,000 funds
No annual fee
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Penfold
Penfold
No minimum
4 portfolios
0.75-0.88%
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Moneybox Pension
Moneybox Pension
£1
3 funds
0.15% - 0.45% charged monthly
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