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Over-Allotment Option
Definition of Over-Allotment Option
An Over-Allotment Option, often referred to as a Greenshoe option in the Indian primary market, gives the underwriters the right to sell more shares (usually 15%) over and above the original IPO size if there is strong demand. If the share price drops below the issue price, the underwriters can use the proceeds from the extra shares to repurchase shares in the open market for support. If the price goes up, they exercise the option and sell the extra shares to the market. This mechanism is regulated by SEBI in India, and the primary purpose is price stabilisation.
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An individual who wants to engage in equity trading will need to open a trading & demat account. The charge for opening an equity trading account varies but the process is relatively simple.
Some equity traders square-off their positions within one trading day. This is called intraday equity trading. Others look to ride price swings across days, weeks, or months. This is known as swing equity trading.
An individual who wants to engage in equity trading will need to open a trading & demat account. The charge for opening an equity trading account varies but the process is relatively simple.
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