Why are you even considering this investment? It comes down to a basic question -- what kind of player are you: * A gambler, interested in risk and excitement.

Why are you even considering this investment? It comes down to a basic question -- what kind of player are you: * A gambler, interested in risk and excitement. * An investor, interested in reliably making money. If you're a gambler, then investing in IPOs is certainly a way to add excitement to your life. If you're an investor, if you just want to maximize your chance to make money, then invest in one or more index funds, and don't churn your portfolio. More detail here: http://arachnoid.com/equities_myths http://arachnoid.com/equities_myths