How to invest in the Tik Tok IPO

Rumors are that Tik Tok may go public soon. The company recently came under fire for its ties to China amid privacy concerns. But its deal with Oracle and Walmart to form Tik Tok global has laid many of those concerns to rest and allowed the app to stay available to US users.

The new deal leaves the Chinese company ByteDance with majority ownership of the app. But Walmart will have a 7.5% stake and Oracle will have a 12.5% stake, plus the authority to conduct checks on Tik Tok's code — a key part of the deal.

Now that many of the concerns about Tik Tok have been laid to rest, the company is once again looking to launch an IPO. But not many details have been released about what that might look like or when it would happen.

What we know about the Tik Tok IPO

Tik Tok is expected to go public. Tik Tok has not yet filed a viewable Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. We'll update this page with information as it becomes available.

There's no news yet about how much the stock will cost when it goes public. No date has been set for when the stock will be publicly available.

How to buy shares in Tik Tok when it goes public

Once Tik Tok goes public, you'll need a brokerage account to invest. Consider opening a brokerage account today so you're ready as soon as the stock hits the market. If the company does list in the US, you'll need a share trading platform with access to US stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for Tik Tok. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy immediately with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Tik Tok reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Tik Tok, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Tik Tok. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

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