Data on new issues of securities for stock exchange
Here are some key statistics on new issues of securities for stock exchanges:
Global IPO Activity
- In 2020, there were 1,954 initial public offerings (IPOs) globally, raising $231 billion in capital, according to EY's Global IPO Trends Report.
- In 2020, the number of IPOs increased by 14% compared to 2019, while the total capital raised decreased by 12%.
- The top 5 IPO markets in 2020 were:
- United States (444 IPOs, $114 billion)
- China (343 IPOs, $44 billion)
- Hong Kong (143 IPOs, $23 billion)
- Singapore (64 IPOs, $6 billion)
- India (54 IPOs, $4 billion)
US IPO Activity
- In 2020, there were 444 IPOs in the United States, raising $114 billion in capital, according to Renaissance Capital.
- The number of IPOs in the US increased by 21% in 2020 compared to 2019.
- The top 5 industries for US IPOs in 2020 were:
- Technology (144 IPOs, $43 billion)
- Healthcare (94 IPOs, $24 billion)
- Financials (64 IPOs, $14 billion)
- Industrials (44 IPOs, $6 billion)
- Consumer Goods (34 IPOs, $5 billion)
IPO Trends
- According to a report by KPMG, the top 5 IPO trends in 2020 were:
- Increased use of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies)
- Growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations
- Rise of secondary listings
- Increased use of digital platforms for IPOs
- Growing demand for IPOs from emerging markets
IPO Statistics by Exchange
- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had 234 IPOs in 2020, raising $64 billion in capital.
- The NASDAQ had 144 IPOs in 2020, raising $34 billion in capital.
- The London Stock Exchange (LSE) had 134 IPOs in 2020, raising £13 billion (approximately $17 billion) in capital.
- The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) had 143 IPOs in 2020, raising HK$183 billion (approximately $23 billion) in capital.
Note: These statistics are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.