IPO Guide
A step-by-step curriculum on Malaysian IPOs, covering everything from what they are and how to apply, through key dates, Shariah compliance, balloting, and reading prospectus data.
Reading path
What is an IPO?
A simple guide to Initial Public Offerings on Bursa Malaysia — what they are, why companies list, and what it means for you as an investor.
How to Apply for a Malaysia IPO
Step-by-step guide on applying for IPOs in Malaysia — CDS accounts, application channels, and payment methods.
Understanding IPO Key Dates
Know what each IPO date means — opening, closing, balloting, allotment, and listing — and how they affect your application.
Shariah Compliance Explained
What makes an IPO Shariah-compliant or non-Shariah on Bursa Malaysia, how it's classified, and why it matters for Muslim investors.
Oversubscription & Balloting
How IPO shares are allocated when demand exceeds supply, and how the balloting system determines your chances of getting shares on Bursa Malaysia.
Understanding Use of Proceeds
Learn how to evaluate what a company plans to do with the money raised from its IPO, and why it matters for your investment decision.
Reading IPO Allocations
Understand Bumiputera, institutional, and retail allocations — what the numbers tell you about IPO demand and your chances as a retail investor.