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• What is IPO Pro?

  Whether you’re new to IPO investing, or a seasoned professional, IPO Pro gives you the tools you need to follow the fast moving IPO market and make smarter investments. IPO Pro is an online platform that you can access from anywhere.
• Who is IPO Pro for?

  IPO Pro is used by individual investors, institutional investors, financial advisors, law firms, auditors, venture capitalists, and members of the press. If you follow the IPO market for any reason, this platform is a great tool for you.
• What is the difference between IPO Center, IPO Pro and IPO Intelligence?

  IPO Center is the free section of our corporate site that provides a limited amount of basic information about the IPO market and specific IPOs. IPO Pro is an online platform that provides IPO market data and IPO profiles. IPO Intelligence is our institutional pre-IPO research platform.
• What is the difference between IPO Pro and IPO Pro Enterprise?

  IPO Pro provides access to the entire platform for one user, the enterprise plan includes access for 6 users with different log-ins under one annual subscription.
• Does IPO Pro provide research opinions?

  No. IPO Pro does not provide detailed research or investment opinions on individual IPOs. IPO Pro provides you with the tools and data you need to help you navigate the IPO market.
• How long does IPO Pro take to get started?

  Minutes. You will go through the check out process to begin a free trial, and once you confirm your email address you can log in.
• How does the free trial work?

  After you sign up for the free trial, you will have unlimited access to all features of IPO Pro for 7 days. After that, you will be enrolled in the plan of your choice unless you cancel by the end of the trial. We will alert you before your trial ends.
• How do I sign up?

  Your free trial will start when you sign up on this website. To sign up, you will need to create a password and a username with a valid email address. You will also need a credit card so we can verify your identity. You will not be charged or billed during your free trial. Once your email address is confirmed you can log in.
• How can I cancel my free trial?

  Log into your account, go to the “My Subscription” page on the top right of your screen. Click the link that says cancel your subscription.
• How much does it cost?

  Our subscription levels are designed to fit the needs of individuals and professionals, see pricing here.
• What's included in the free trial?

  The trial includes access to all features of IPO Pro for 7 days. After that, you will be enrolled in the IPO Pro plan of your choice unless you cancel before the end of your trial.
• Do I pay anything for the free trial?

  No. The free trial is free! After your trial ends you will be enrolled in the IPO Pro plan of your choice and incur the associated charge unless you cancel by the end of your trial.
• How long does the free trial last?

  After you sign up for the free trial, you will have unlimited access to all features of IPO Pro for 7 days. After that, you will be enrolled in the plan of your choice unless you cancel.
• What happens when my free trial ends?

  Once your free trial ends, you will automatically be enrolled in the account of your choice for IPO Pro. You can change your subscription settings anytime by logging into your account and accessing your subscription in settings.
• How do I upgrade to a paid account?

  Once your free trial ends, you will automatically be enrolled in the account of your choice for IPO Pro. You can change your subscription settings anytime by logging into your account and accessing your subscription in settings.

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• Can I purchase IPO shares through IPO Pro?

  No, IPO Pro is not a brokerage, so IPO shares cannot be bought on the platform. IPO Pro is a data platform designed to help you track the fast-moving IPO market and make informed investing decisions.
• How do I buy IPO shares at the offer price?

  We recommend you contact your broker. Getting an allocation of IPO shares at the offer price is rare for individuals, though some brokers offer it under certain circumstances. But don't be discouraged! Even institutional money managers build the majority of their positions in the open market. Additionally, Renaissance Capital offers two IPO-focused ETFs (tickers: IPO, IPOS), which purchase shares as early as the fifth trading day. To learn more, including important disclosures, visit our website.

• What's the best way to analyze a profile? (MUSCLE Method PDF)

  The best way to analyze an IPO is by using the MUSCLE Method. This proprietary method is an acronym, highlighting the important aspects of an IPO you should analyze. First, look at the IPO Market (M): Is the market receptive to new deals right now? Renaissance's market indicator is located at the top of every page of IPO Pro, showing whether the market is positive, neutral or negative. Second, look at the Underwriter (U): How are the lead underwriter’s recent IPOs performing? Third is the Strength of the Industry (S). How are recent IPOs within the same industry performing? Fourth, analyze the Core Fundamentals (C). How are the company’s growth, profitability and leverage? Fifth, the IPO’s Legal Docs (L). Take a look at the IPO prospectus: What can you learn from the company's risk factors, summary and management discussion? Finally, you can learn a lot from an IPO’s Early Trading (E). Where did it price versus the range? How was the first day performance? To see exactly where to find all of these elements on a profile, look at our example here.
• Is IPO Pro available on mobile?

  The IPO Pro browser flexibly fits your smart phone or tablet. You can follow the IPO market directly from your phone by staying up to date with the status of certain deals, receiving specific alerts straight to your inbox and accessing profiles on the go.