Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2010 -- Credi Corp Securities is a market leader in Financial Services. Here is a guide to Initial Public Offerings (IPO's) designed to take the jargon and fear out of the myth that IPO's are higher risk than ordinary investments.

Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Taking a privately held company public is done via an IPO (Initial Public Offering). It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that an IPO is one of the important events in a company's timeline. The company issues a specific number of share certificates at a stated price. Each shareholder then becomes part owner of the company, and each share can be bought or sold on the stock market where the company is listed.

It is an extremely complicated process with a maze of regulatory and compliance requirements. But the benefits, in terms of finance, are just as high. A successful and well-subscribed IPO can instantly turn a small regional company into an international corporate heavyweight.

The biggest benefit of an IPO is obviously the massive infusion of capital for financing ongoing operations and planned expansion of the business. It improves the company's liquidity position and helps reduce debt. There is also a big uptick in brand recognition and trust in the company's products and services.

To begin with, a registration statement is filed with the SEC along with a prospectus for the IPO. This details everything an investor would like to know about the company and its future plans. This is where the underwriters come into the picture.

The underwriters will not only assist with the filing requirements, but also the change in the company's structure. This means they assist in the transition from a private run enterprise to a public company with a board and stockholders. But their main job is to help decide the specifics of the IPO – the pricing, the number of shares and the market.

Once the IPO goes through, the company has certain new responsibilities. This includes making public the quarterly financial results, filing statements with the SEC for anything major that impacts the company and its operations, and the AGM. At the stockholders' meeting, important issues are discussed and voted upon, including the composition of the Board and the top-level management. This is one reason why many companies hire new mangers after an IPO, to deal with issues specific to public companies.

The success of a public offering largely depends on the growth potential of the company and its sector, and whether or not the business has sound basics and a revenue model. But many IPO's have failed inspite of having all this. It may be because they didn't choose the right market or the right price, or chose the wrong time to go public.

As an example, consider Canada, where an IPO won't be able to reach the size or price that an offering in the US markets can fetch. The Canadian market has a significantly lower threshold for risk. In Europe, there are even more issues that need to be considered, like the economic conditions in each member state of the EU which affect every market in Europe.

Before 2001, when dotcoms were still in vogue, anyone with a website could file for an Initial Public Offering and watch the millions piling up as the markets kept going up. What investors want now is a safe company with lots of assets to its name and long term growth prospects. For any business that can traverse this long road to IPO success, there's a huge reward waiting at the other end.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2010 -- Credi Corp Securities is a market leader in Financial Services. Here is a guide to Initial Public Offerings (IPO's) designed to take the jargon and fear out of the myth that IPO's are higher risk than ordinary investments.

Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Many companies try to raise capital for growth through a process called the Initial Public Offer or IPO. Investing in these IPOs can give you huge profits in some of the shortest time durations. They are great wealth creator tools. At the same time they can wipe out your investments equally quickly. So the IPOs are high risk, high return avenues of investment. There are always items to consider when investing in an IPO that can make them less risky.

Why do Companies launch IPOs?
In the growth trajectory of any company there comes a time when it needs to make a huge investment to grow to the next level. Whenever a company hits this point, it needs to look at two options: raise debt through bonds where it will get the investment money, but it pays interest and it needs to repay the debt eventually. Alternatively, go for an IPO where it decides to share its profits in the coming years. Understanding this is very important when investing in IPOs; after all you will now become a part of its profits and losses.

Understanding the Company Performance
You must first look at the company value in absolute terms and its value as per the IPO issue rates. The absolute company value is the difference between its asset value and debt. Typically, the asset value must be significantly higher than the debt to indicate that it is financially healthy. Besides, the IPO value must be less than its absolute value for you to make decent listing gains.

Apart from the company value, its annual performance too is a great indicator. Some relatively new companies may not have a huge absolute value; however they have good growth numbers in the past and show great promise for strong future growth too. In such cases, you can still invest with a long term view and its value is bound to increase.

On the side of caution, the thing that you need to look at is the legal problems that the company currently faces. If there are too many legal issues with it, it could be a very risky IPO to enter in. You are better off avoiding it till its legalities clear off and you can enter the stock in secondary market.

Finally, you need to look at the market position of the company. A market leader or a big player is a relatively safer bet than someone at the bottom of the chain. It is not to say that unknown companies will not grow or make profit, but they are always higher risk investments. If your aim is to cut down risks, you should avoid such companies.

Apart from these, you could also have IPO prospectus, current news, economic situation, etc that could affect the stock listing and your potential gains. It is best to look at these on a case by case basis that follow a general rule.

In summary, if you are looking to reduce risk in IPOs, you must look at items to consider when investing in an IPO. These are just simple checks that can protect your money. Yes IPO's are a risky investment, however if you find the right one, the rewards outweigh the risk every time!

About Jonathan Moore
Jonathan Moore is a Senior Vice President at Credi Corp Securities, with experience in the Financial Services industry spanning over 25ys and 3 Continents. Jonathan currently directs the Portfolio Risk Management Group after moving from the Equity Derivatives Research Group 3yrs ago. He has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics and has been working in the alternative investment industry since 1992. His interests include climbing, mountain biking and running and he recently completed the Marathon des Sables, a 142-mile endurance footrace in the Moroccan Sahara.

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Mutual funds are a popular investment vehicle because their diverse nature lends to a more balanced financial portfolio. Investment companies sell shares of the fund and invest the proceeds in a variety of assets under the direction of a professional money manager.

CJ, Amsterdam -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2010 -- Credi Corp Securities: Mutual funds are a popular investment vehicle because their diverse nature lends to a more balanced financial portfolio. Investment companies sell shares of the fund and invest the proceeds in a variety of assets under the direction of a professional money manager.

Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Where to Buy Mutual Funds
Mutual funds may be purchased from registered advisers at: Banks/trust companies; Brokerage firms; Credit unions/caisses populaires; Life insurance brokers and agents; Mutual fund companies and; Mutual fund dealers. Mutual fund and life insurance companies typically sell only their own funds, while banks and dealers offer a variety of different products.

How to Buy Mutual Funds
Credi Corp Securities: There are several important steps to buying mutual funds. First, work with an adviser to create a financial plan and determine how much can be invested in mutual funds. Investigate several mutual fund options that fall within the amount available for investment. Consider: the amount; required to buy into the fund; the desired length of time to invest; associated fees (see below); current and past fund performance, rather than future projections and; the types of investments held within the fund: stocks, bonds, etc., and the level of risk involved. After completing the application form, keep a photocopy for future reference. Watch the mail for a prospectus, which provides information about the company managing the fund. Read and save all mutual fund statements, asking for clarification when required.

Buying Mutual Funds: No Load Funds vs. Front Load or Back End
Credi Corp Securities: The fees associated with mutual fund investment are a source of confusion for many new investors. Some mutual funds require an upfront payment to buy into the fund, although this has become increasingly unpopular.

Many companies now use a back end load fee, or contingent deferred sales load (CDSL) fee; when the investor needs to sell the fund, a penalty applies based on the length of ownership.

Others still offer no load funds. Do not confuse no load funds with no fees; all mutual funds include a fee called the Management Expense Ratio (MER) to cover administrative costs, the mutual fund manager's salary, legal fees, and other incidental expenses.

About Jonathan Moore
Jonathan Moore is a Senior Vice President at Credi Corp Securities, with experience in the Financial Services industry spanning over 25ys and 3 Continents. Jonathan currently directs the Portfolio Risk Management Group after moving from the Equity Derivatives Research Group 3yrs ago. He has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics and has been working in the alternative investment industry since 1992. His interests include climbing, mountain biking and running and he recently completed the Marathon des Sables, a 142-mile endurance footrace in the Moroccan Sahara.

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Credi Corp Securities is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors. For more information go to http://www.credicorpsecurities.com

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2010 -- Foreign markets are often referred to as emerging markets if anything, but the European market is included. Foreign stock markets have been offering larger returns than the U.S. stock market for most of this decade, partly because they start out at a lower base. Investors exposed to foreign market growth potential of the emerging countries, can hop on the high-return gravy train, so long as they avoid the ride off the cliff that has happened frequently with emerging market stocks.

Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Foreign Markets Include BRIC and Feeder Countries
Some of the foreign emerging market countries include Brazil Russia, India, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Israel, and even New Zealand and Australia can be included. Part of the attraction of several of these countries is that their overall market value is significantly lower than the US market value. For example: trading a five dollar stock can offer larger percentage returns based on a given capital investment than a $50 stock because of the nature of larger numbers versus smaller numbers.

Smaller numbers can increase more rapidly on a percentage basis than larger numbers with a given level of investment. This fact alone allows emerging markets to offer larger percentage returns. For example, the entire US stock market is valued over $21 trillion, where China's entire stock market is valued at approximately $1.6 trillion. For a $21 trillion market to double in value to $42 trillion is a significantly more difficult feat than a $1.6 trillion market doubling to $3.2 trillion.

Foreign Emerging Markets with Manufacturing and Agricultural Power
Meanwhile the emerging countries all have significant agricultural production as well as growing manufacturing production. The level of absolute production is not as critical as the growth rate of the production of various industries, both agricultural and manufacturing, because stock markets in a foreign market or an emerging market are a future predicting device.

Foreign emerging markets offer significant profit potential in the stock arena because their populations are growing, often at a rate double or triple of the developed Western world, with the exception of Russia, also because they are manufacturing and growing agriculturally. Brazil, for example, has become one of the leading producers of cotton, corn, and soy even displacing the U.S. in some markets.

One of the challenges of investing in emerging markets or foreign markets is that these markets have significantly higher market volatility or risk. One method mitigating this risk is to employ 15% stop loss, in all market investments. With this stop loss used for foreign market investing the tremendous profit potential can be enjoyed while limiting the eventual crashes that afflict foreign emerging markets frequently. Additionally, currency losses used to be a common problem with foreign market investing. The dollar for instance has been sliding against most currencies, the value of the foreign currency has added to the returns on foreign market investing. Ultimately, depending on which markets you are investing, with currency fluctuations it is possible to make money both on the investment and on the conversion back to your own currency.

About Jonathan Moore
Jonathan Moore is a Senior Vice President at Credi Corp Securities, with experience in the Financial Services industry spanning over 25ys and 3 Continents. Jonathan currently directs the Portfolio Risk Management Group after moving from the Equity Derivatives Research Group 3yrs ago. He has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics and has been working in the alternative investment industry since 1992. His interests include climbing, mountain biking and running and he recently completed the Marathon des Sables, a 142-mile endurance footrace in the Moroccan Sahara.

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Credi Corp Securities is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors. For more information go to http://www.credicorpsecurities.com

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2010 -- Investing funds offshore of one's home country, there is an immediate benefit of protection against the troubles of the country's market or currency. Offshore investing can take many forms. Alternative investment vehicles often include a component of offshore investments, such as offshore real estate, or offshore farm land and agricultural production, or even offshore gold and silver storage.

Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access to the latest and broadest range of financial services and products on the market. We know that choosing the right strategy, the right investment and the right product is no easy task in this day and age! Whether its advice, investments or financial planning we are here to answer all your questions and facilitate all your financial needs.

Credi Corp Securities: Advantages of Offshore Investments as Alternative Investment Vehicles
Offshore investing once was for the ultra-wealthy, those sporting net worth's well North of $10 million. Now almost anyone can move funds into the more exciting and potentially profitable world of offshore investments. Knowledge of how to enjoy the advantages of offshore investing is much more expensive and rare than with standard home country investing however.

As an alternative investment, moving funds out of your country of origin has largely been a winning trade for the past decade when calculated with currency fluctuations. China, Brazil, and India have all offered higher returns during bulls markets then the U.S. stock indexes over the past decade for instance. While these markets can be played with ETF's, there are several key shares that must be purchased using offshore investing houses.

Some of the key advantages of offshore investing within an alternative investment framework include: Higher potential returns than the domestic market, much broader range of stocks to choose from, often better pricing than domestic ETF's, early availability of smaller capitalized issues, protection against single market dependence in real estate, stocks, weather effects, political effects, and currency devaluations.

Much like domestic investing, offshore money management can steer towards main line investing in big projects or companies, or more towards alternatives to the main companies. While the risk can be greater with alternative investments, the rewards can be significantly higher and come much faster with a systematic approach to evaluating alternative investing ideas within an offshore portfolio.

Here are 6 ideas for moving funds offshore and potentially enjoying high alternative investment returns: offshore direct company investment, offshore private placements, offshore currency investment (FOREX), offshore fund investment, offshore gold and silver storage, offshore investment account denominated in a local currency, such as USA Dollar, Australian Dollar, Singapore Dollar, or GBP Pound.

These 6 offshore options for investing can broaden a portfolio. Instead of only being dependent on major stock indexes, the above investments offer security against single market dynamics. Not only is there potential for higher returns, but potential for avoiding massive loses if all of your investments are based on one market and are susceptible to political, economic or natural disasters.

About Jonathan Moore
Jonathan Moore is a Senior Vice President at Credi Corp Securities, with experience in the Financial Services industry spanning over 25ys and 3 Continents. Jonathan currently directs the Portfolio Risk Management Group after moving from the Equity Derivatives Research Group 3yrs ago. He has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics and has been working in the alternative investment industry since 1992. His interests include climbing, mountain biking and running and he recently completed the Marathon des Sables, a 142-mile endurance footrace in the Moroccan Sahara.

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Credi Corp Securities is an independent investment advisory firm which focuses on global equities and options markets. Our analytical tools, screening techniques, rigorous research methods and committed staff provide solid information to help our clients make the best possible investment decisions. All views, comments, statements and opinions are of the authors. For more information go to http://www.credicorpsecurities.com

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