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The Global IPO Market   (more)
Most Active Region by Deals: Asia Pacific (get chart)
Most Active Industry by Deals: Energy (get chart)
*Our Global IPO universe contains all IPOs that raise over US $100 mm, excluding SPACs and closed-end funds.
What's Happening in the IPO Market?
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IPO Performance

The Renaissance IPO Index, a float-weighted index of IPO performance, has returned -19.6 % so far this year, compared to -13.4 % for the S&P 500 (get data).

Did you know?
Year to date as of 8/27/08:
IPO Pricings (get chart and data)
There have been 43 IPOs priced, a -74.9 % change from last year.
IPO Filings (get chart and data)
There have been 138 IPOs filed, a -43.4 % change from last year.
IPO Industry Breakdown (get chart and data)
There have been 38 SPAC IPOs twelve months to date, the most in any industry.
IPO Returns (get chart and data)
The average IPO has returned 1.7 % from its offer price.
In The Press
  • Ray of Sunshine Emerges In Sagging IPO Market
    - 7/7/08, Wall Street Journal
  • IPOs: Back From the Dead?
    - 5/8/08, BusinessWeek
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