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How to buy WeWork (WE) shares
Here's everything we know so far about the WeWork IPO.
WeWork stock is now publicly available to purchase. Here's how you can buy stocks.
Since it pulled out its filing in 2019, the company’s value has plummeted from £47 billion (around £34 billion) to just $9 billion (around £6.5 billion).
Since its last attempt to go public, WeWork has appointed a new CEO. It lost $3.8 billion (£2.74 billion) in 2020, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic closing its doors and the majority of people working from home. It’s revealed that it reckons it will have 90% occupancy by 2022. In comparison, before the pandemic it was at around 72%.
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is often described to be a "blank cheque" company - it's created with the purpose to merge with an existing company.
BowX Acquisition originally went public in July 2020 and currently trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "BOWXU."
How to buy shares in WeWork
Before you can invest in WeWork, you'll need to open a brokerage account.
- 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.
- 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.
- Search for WeWork. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: WE. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
- Purchase now or later. Buy immediately with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until WeWork reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
- 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 WeWork, depending on your broker.
- Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of WeWork. 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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