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What Is a Prospectus?

By Keith Noonan – Updated Feb 25, 2025 at 9:48AM

Key Points

  • Prospectuses detail business models, risks, and financial health before IPOs.
  • Investors should examine management's investment in company stock.
  • Reading prospectuses helps gauge future company potential and challenges.
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