How do I participate in an IPO?

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) provides eligible customers with the opportunity to participate in select Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) that are scheduled to list on US exchanges.

To be eligible to participate in US IPOs, the account:

  • Must be held at Interactive Brokers LLC
  • Must list the United States as the Country of Legal Residence
  • Must have a primary mailing address in the US
  • Cannot have a brokerage affiliation or exchange membership
  • Cannot be a participant in EmployeeTrack
  • Cannot be a financial advisor or a client of a financial advisor
  • Must complete a certification form annually stating that the account is eligible to participate in US IPOs.

If you want to participate in a Hong Kong IPO please see: When can I make an application for an IPO?

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