What is Oversubscription?
Oversubscription — When an IPO receives more applications than the shares on offer. A 10x oversubscription means demand was ten times the issue size.
In simple terms
Heavy oversubscription lowers the chance of retail allotment.
Why Oversubscription matters when you invest
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Oversubscription — frequently asked questions
What is Oversubscription?
When an IPO receives more applications than the shares on offer. A 10x oversubscription means demand was ten times the issue size.
What does Oversubscription mean in the stock market?
When an IPO receives more applications than the shares on offer. A 10x oversubscription means demand was ten times the issue size. Heavy oversubscription lowers the chance of retail allotment.
Can you give an example of Oversubscription?
Heavy oversubscription lowers the chance of retail allotment.
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