3 Reasons This Former Wall St. Hedgefunder Will NOT Invest in Airbnb's IPO!

Richard FertigNov 25, 20199m 14s29.1K viewsScore 75
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This video explains why a former Wall Street hedge fund manager would avoid investing in Airbnb's IPO. Key reasons include the "smart money" exiting at peak valuation and the shift in IPO markets where companies go public much later with higher valuations, reducing potential for significant upside.

Key insights

  • Companies may go public in 2020 because top senior employees' stock options expire then, necessitating a liquidity event to reward them for building the platform.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Investing in an IPO at a very high valuation, especially when 'smart money' is exiting, can result in holding the bag at an elevated price with limited upside potential.

Tools & resources

  • Get Started on Airbnbcourse

    Richard's Get Started on Airbnb course offers guidance for those looking to enter the short-term rental market.

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