Facebook IPO

[Chris]

Facebook is near it's IPO. They're seeking to raise around $5 billion. They're estimating it could be valued at $75 to $100 billion once it starts trading.

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Would you buy stock in the company?

 

[Bo-4]

No, primarily because i think it'll come out overvalued. But additionally, personally i find it to be a ginormous waste of time.

*Of course, trying to change the minds of rabid conservatives is ditto.. but it's more fun!

 

[lilly]

I wouldn't go on FaceBook if they paid me but, I darn well would buy the stock and get in on a good thing in the beginning of it, if I had the money.

 

[Figjam]

...I very much doubt it will be worthwhile for the average investor. This will probably be an institutional investment instrument like Google.

 

[degsme]

Facebook is near it's IPO. They're seeking to raise around $5 billion. They're estimating it could be valued at $75 to $100 billion once it starts trading.

CNN STORY

Would you buy stock in the company?

Depends on the strike price, the dilution value, the potential future dilution (that's the hidden secret of most IPOs) etc.

 

[JackDallas]

If I could get for less than $5 a share, of course.

 

[Whispers]

I dabble in stocks. I'll probably stay far away from this one. I predict them to sell 200 to 300 million shares at $30 to $55 per share. I know that's vague, but it's the best estimate I can give you with the limited details.

I know they're predicting a 4-1 ratio for demand vs supply. So it might be a good idea to get your shares and dump them for a profit right away. People will be wanting about 1 billion shares when most likely only around a fourth of that will be available.

If I do decide to buy and can get my grubby hands on a decent amount, I'll be selling them fast to make a sure, quick profit.

 

[BitterPill]

Facebook is near it's IPO. They're seeking to raise around $5 billion. They're estimating it could be valued at $75 to $100 billion once it starts trading.

CNN STORY

Would you buy stock in the company?

I heard one Guru say no, but I'm thinking about it.

 

[gabriel]

id ask warren buffet