Are you considering purchasing Facebook’s IPO on launch? There are a few things to consider before rushing to purchase Facebook’s first stock offering.
What are the benefits of the Facebook IPO?
Facebook will now have the opportunity to gain investor money from a variety of sources including smaller investors like you and I. In the long term this means higher regulations on how Facebook runs their business. This brings an opportunity to expand and become a company that will have longevity and not simply fall to the wayside like other tech upstarts.
What are the disadvantages of the Facebook IPO?
There are a couple of disadvantages which are presented to Facebook in launching with an IPO.
- No more privacy when it comes to big developments/plans
- Limits on future planning since stockholders will have a say in what the company ultimately does.