IPO & Market Glossary

ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) is a method where the application money for an IPO is blocked in your bank account instead of being paid upfront.

IPO Allotment is the process of giving shares to investors after the IPO application period closes.

AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) is a fund that collects money from investors and invests it in assets other than regular options like stocks or mutual funds.

Anchor Investor is a large institutional investor who invests in an IPO one day before it opens to the public.

Angel Investors are individuals who invest their own money in startups in exchange for ownership or future returns.

Assets are things owned by a company that have value and can help earn money in the future.

AMC (Asset Management Company) is a company that manages investors’ money and invests it in assets like stocks, bonds, or other investments.

Authorized Capital is the maximum amount of share capital a company is allowed to issue to investors.

Balance Sheet is a financial statement that shows what a company owns, owes, and its net worth at a specific time.

Basis of Allotment is a document that explains how IPO shares are distributed among investors.