Is Forge Global publicly traded?

Yes. Forge Global trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker FRGE.

What is the minimum investment in Forge Global?

That depends on your stock broker's minimum trade requirements. Most brokers allow fractional trades, so the minimum investment in Forge Global is, effectively, a penny. If your broker doesn't support fractional trades, the minimum investment should be a single share, worth about $17 in September 2025.

Is Forge Global a safe investment?

Forge Global's shares trade on the gold-standard New York Stock Exchange and have passed the market's quality tests to earn that listing. That said, interest in IPOs and pre-IPO stocks dried up in 2022 due to a struggling global economy, and Forge Global's financial results suffered as a result. This stock may look promising, but it comes with a generous serving of market risk. If you take the plunge, it's probably best to keep your Forge Global investment fairly small, as you should with any speculative stock.

How to Buy Forge Global Stock (FRGE)

Q: Is Forge Global a good investment?

Forge Global is a complex business with many challenges and opportunities ahead of it. It is impossible to say for sure whether the stock will recover from its early doldrums or how far it might climb in the long run. Prospective investors should read up on Forge Global's financial results, the potential long-term size of its target market, and other factors that affect the stock's fair value.

By Anders Bylund – Updated Jan 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM EST | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

Forge Global facilitates pre-IPO share trading, appealing for accessing private markets.
As of Q2 2025, Forge Global managed assets worth $18.1 billion, supporting its market significance.
Forge Global's stock is an option for portfolios via direct purchase through brokers.

If you are looking to diversify your portfolio with a stake in the private securities sector, Forge Global (NYSE:FRGE) might be of interest. This fintech company helps investors buy and sell stocks before an initial public offering (IPO). So, if you're interested in buying and selling shares in private companies, you can use Forge Global's services.

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But if you simply believe in the idea of providing pre-IPO trading options and want to invest in Forge Global stock itself, you can do so through your favorite brokerage instead.

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Getting to know Forge Global

Forge Global operates a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of shares in private companies, connecting investors with private market opportunities. These options are normally unavailable to individual investors, earmarked for insiders and deep-pocketed investment firms instead.

In the second quarter of 2025, Forge Global had $18.1 billion of total assets under custody, managing shares of more than 600 private companies. This position makes Forge Global a significant player in the private securities market.

In November 2025, it was announced that Forge Global will be acquired by Charles Schwab (SCHW +1.35%). The deal, set to go through in the first half of 2026, has been approved by the board of directors at both companies and is valued at approximately $660 million. According to Schwab's press release about the transaction, it "will acquire all of Forge's issued and outstanding common shares for $45 cash per Common Share."

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How to buy Forge Global stock

To invest in Forge Global, follow this step-by step guide.

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for Forge Global: Enter the ticker "FRGE" into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Is Forge Global profitable?

Forge Global entered the public market on March 22, 2022, through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) structure.

While Forge Global's exact financial health may evolve over time, in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported revenue of $27.6 million with a net loss of $12.4 million. Trading volume was $756.1 million in that quarter, up 77% from the prior year.

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Does Forge Global pay a dividend?

Forge Global has not paid a dividend or approved a dividend payout policy.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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How to invest in Forge Global through ETFs

As of September 2025, Forge Global stock was a component of 19 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here are a few of the largest ETFs with Forge Global holdings.

Data collected from Yahoo Finance and ETF.com on Sept. 23, 2025.
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)	Number of Forge Global Shares Under Management	ETF's Net Asset Value	% Allocation of Forge Global Stock
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM)	235,490	$67.1 billion	0.01%
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (NYSEMKT:VTI)	220,990	$1.95 trillion	0.00%
Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund (NYSEMKT:VXF)	113,370	$81.5 billion	0.00%
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (NYSEMKT:IWN)	87,960	$11.8 billion	0.01%

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These funds can give you some exposure to Forge Global's stock as part of a diversified strategy. It should be said, however, that this stock won't move the fund's needle very far for any of the listed ETFs since the allocation percentages are so small.

Will Forge Global's stock split?

In April 2025, Forge Global underwent a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to bring the company into compliance with the minimum bid price requirement to remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Now trading at low-double-digit share prices, Forge Global is not likely to execute a standard stock split in the foreseeable future.

Is Forge Global a good investment?

It's essential to consider various factors when assessing Forge Global's investment potential. The company has been making strides in its sector, with a growing transaction volume indicating a potentially increasing market share.

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The bottom line

Taking the SPAC route to market in a bearish year like the inflation-laden 2022 resulted in a volatile first-year stock chart. Forge Global's market value rose as high as $6.4 billion in the first few weeks but sank as low as $229 million in the fall.

It may not be entirely fair to measure Forge Global's long-term worth quite yet since the global inflation pressure is fresh on every investor's mind. As such, investor interest in the pre-IPO stocks Forge Global sells is running low.

Adventurous investors may see Forge Global as a potential turnaround story, in which case it makes sense to grab shares at a low price of entry. However, that idea comes with significant risk because Forge Global might fail to execute a complete recovery.

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About the Author

Anders Bylund is a contributing Motley Fool media and technology analyst covering semiconductors, cloud computing, internet infrastructure, quantum computing, and streaming media. Previously, Anders was a systems administrator for Nielsen Technology and CSX, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-class systems. He was also a freelance writer for Ars Technica, TIME, USA Today, CNN, WIRED, and AOL's Daily Finance. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in library and information sciences from Florida State University. He believes in coyotes and time as an abstract.

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Charles Schwab is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Anders Bylund has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. The Motley Fool recommends Charles Schwab and recommends the following options: short March 2026 $100 calls on Charles Schwab. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

How to Buy Forge Global Stock (FRGE)

Key Points

Getting to know Forge Global

How to buy Forge Global stock

Is Forge Global profitable?

Does Forge Global pay a dividend?

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

How to invest in Forge Global through ETFs

Will Forge Global's stock split?

Is Forge Global a good investment?

The bottom line

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Is Forge Global a good investment?

Is Forge Global a good investment?

Is Forge Global a safe investment?

Is Forge Global a safe investment?