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		eurasiantiger on Sept 12, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: $1T flowed into stocks in 2021, greater than last ... An IPO is a public exit for the early investors.

tommiegannert on Sept 12, 2021 [–]

It usually increases the share pool too, as otherwise it's a "direct listing".

So for the new shares, you are definitely having money flow into the business/stock market.

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