Getting an allotment in an SME IPO can feel like winning a lottery, so it’s wise to book profits on the listing day. In 2024, two-thirds of the 166 SME IPOs have yielded at least a 50% return, with 67 doubling investors’ money, often on Day 1. However, after the initial surge, many investors flipped shares, and about 72 of these IPOs are now trading below their listing day closing prices, with losses reaching up to 69%, according to Prime Database.
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of