IPO & SPAC Calendar

Overview

IPO and SPAC calendars track upcoming public listings, pricing dates, and lock-up expirations. For growth investors, these calendars are essential for finding new opportunities and managing post-IPO risks. Once a new listing begins trading, monitor its price action on the stocks market page and evaluate it with the stock screener. Strengthen your due-diligence process by studying valuation techniques in the fundamental analysis academy.

Key Takeaways

• IPO calendars show filing date, expected pricing date, and exchange listing
• Lock-up expiration dates (typically 90–180 days post-IPO) trigger insider selling
• SPACs have unique timelines: merger announcement, vote date, and de-SPAC completion
• Hot IPOs often pop on day one but may give back gains in subsequent weeks

Practical Tips

• Track lock-up expirations as carefully as you track the IPO date itself
• Wait for the first earnings report before building a full position in a new IPO
• Research the underwriter's track record for allocating quality deals