Inside IPOs

• 4 key areas in the "red herring"-an IPO's pre liminary prospectus
• Red flags to spot IPOs that present the greatest risks, with the least opportunities for reward
• Proven methods for evaluating management and underwriters
• Addresses of websites that provide numerous IPO alternatives
• Strategies to profit from analysis of short versus long lock-up periods

From precipitous drops after opening day run-ups to steady gains after opening day disappointments, Inside IPOs explains what to watch for in an IPO's price movement and how to keep profits while protecting against losses. It analyzes the performance of numerous respected sectors-from retailing and healthcare to natural resources and leisure pursuits-and reveals which promise to deliver strong performance well into the 21st century.

Whether you are looking to add initial public offerings to your investment mix or simply want to learn more about one of today's most well-known yet little-understood investment phenomena, Inside IPOs is today's most even-handed and timely report on the risks and rewards of IPO investing.

Contents

• IPOs 101.
• The Red Herring.
• Amendments, Lockups, and the Quiet Period: Issues Before and After the Deal.
• It's Not Just Who You Know...Most of The Time.
• Statistical Spotlight.
• Top Performing and Lagging Industries.
• Betting on the Jockey.
• Buying Direct, Buy Small: If the Front Door is Closed...Find Another Entry.
• The Mutual Fund Alternative...and a Few Good Stocks.
• When Is It time to Sell?.
• Behind Every Trade Lurks the Taxman.
• IPOs in Your Portfolio.