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How to invest in the XLR8 Metals IPO

XLR8 Metals is set to go public, here's what you need to know if you're looking to buy in.

What we know so far

Offer price: $0.20
Proposed code: XL8
Expected raise: $4,500,000 – $5,500,000
Expected listing: TBA
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Nickel exploration company XLR8 Metals is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This means you'll soon be able to buy company shares through a broker. Here's what we know about the initial public offering (IPO), including how to invest before it lists and how to buy in when it lists.

Where to invest in the XLR8 Metals IPO

You can invest in pre-IPO stock through a participating broker or lead manager before the offer closes on 11 May 2023. In this case, the XLR8 Metals IPO is being lead managed by Molo Capital and STK Markets Pty Ltd.

If you're already registered with a broker, check if they're offering pre-listed stock or think about signing up to a participating broker.

However, it can be tricky for regular investors to participate in IPOs because only a few firms are usually allocated pre-IPO stock. In most cases, these are full-service brokers that require a large initial deposit.

Your other easier option is to buy shares in XLR8 Metals once it goes public. You can do that through a share trading platform:

How to buy shares when XLR8 Metals lists

  1. Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares in an Australian-listed company, you'll need to sign up to a broker with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our table below can help you choose.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
  3. Search for XLR8 Metals. Find the share by name or ticker symbol: XL8. You can also search for any other shares traded publicly on exchanges available within your chosen platform.
  4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until XLR8 Metals reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
  5. Decide on how many to buy. At price of at you're buying the shares, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of XLR8 Metals. Optimise 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.

What we know about the XLR8 Metals IPO

XLR8 Metals lodged its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to list on the ASX under the ticker symbol XL8.

Molo Capital and STK Markets Pty Ltd were appointed as lead managers with an expected raise of $4,500,000 – $5,500,000 at $0.20 per share. You can check out some of the key dates and figures in the table below:


XLR8 Metals IPO key numbers
Offer price $0.20
Dividend yield 0%
Total number of shares available under the offer 22,500,000 – 27,500,000
Proposed ASX code ASX: XL8
Target market cap $8,510,000 – $9,510,000
Retail offer opens 13 April 2023
Retail offer closes 11 May 2023
Expected listing on ASX TBA
Expected dispatch of holding statements 29 May 2023
Source: XLR8 Metals prospectus

According to latest information available, retail investors (regular investors) have between 13 April 2023 and 11 May 2023 to participate in the XLR8 Metals IPO. After the retail offer close date, you'll need to wait until the stock is publicly available on the ASX to buy shares.

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Balance sheet

In Q2FY23, the company generated $35 of revenue. Estimated net profit (NPAT) in Q2FY23 was -$99,996, and N/A in the prior year.

Company history

XLR8 Metals launched in 2022 by Shannon Green and is headquartered in Hammond Park, WA.

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