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IPO Lock-Up Periods Explained: When Insider Selling Hits

October 30, 2026June 20, 2026 by Bruno M.
IPO Lock-Up Periods Explained: When Insider Selling Hits

How IPO lock-up periods work, why 180 days is standard, the SEC and FINRA rules behind them, and what tends to happen to the stock when they expire.

Categories Market Education, Stock Market Tags finra rule 5131, investing basics, ipo basics, ipo lockup, lockup expiration, sec rule 144

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