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Finance glossary

What is Listing gains?

The profit made when an IPO's shares open on the exchange above the issue price.

Listing gains are not guaranteed: many IPOs list below their issue price. Profit from selling shares within a year is taxed as short-term capital gains.

Related terms

  • Initial public offering (IPO)
  • Grey market premium (GMP)
  • Capital gains

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