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SME listings sink as mainboard IPO index delivers over 10% annual return

1 source · first seen 23:50 4 Oct · updated 23:50 4 Oct

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  • Of 151 SME IPOs listed this year, 70 trade below their issue price
  • 21 have lost at least half their value; mainboard IPOs returned over 10% annually
  • Weak SME listings raise risks for investors in small-cap IPOs

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