How to buy Ripple shares when it goes public

Here's everything we know so far about the Ripple IPO.

Ripple stock is not yet available to purchase on any exchange. But it's expected to go public soon. Here's what we know — and how to buy stocks when it launches.

How to buy shares in Ripple when it goes public

Once Ripple goes public, you'll need a brokerage account to invest. Consider opening a brokerage account today so you're ready as soon as the stock hits the market.

  1. Compare share trading platforms. Find a platform that suits your investing style. In this case, you might need a brokerage providing access to newly listed stocks. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Create an account using basic personal details along with your ID and bank information. You can make a deposit with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
  3. Search for Ripple. Find the stock by name or the ticker symbol .
  4. Buy Ripple shares. Once shares become available on your platform, decide how much stock you want to buy and create an order.

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What we know about the Ripple IPO

There's speculation that Ripple is planning an IPO. We're unable to confirm that news, and Ripple has not yet filed a viewable Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. We'll update this page with information as it becomes available.

How do similar companies perform?

It's impossible to predict how any stock will perform — and IPOs can be particularly volatile. But evaluating the performance of companies like Ripple can be useful in determining how the market is performing and whether now is a good time to invest in this industry. Select a company to learn more about what it does and how its stock performs, including market capitalisation, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio and dividend yield. While this list includes a selection of the most well-known and popular stocks, it doesn't include every stock available.

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