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Private-market concepts, explained clearly.

Build a practical understanding of unlisted shares, pre-IPO companies, ESOPs and off-market demat transfers before you speak with a dealing desk.

Unlisted sharesPre-IPOESOPDemat transferRisk & liquidityTax basics

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Unlisted share price: five checks before you deal.

A quoted number is only one part of a proposed transaction. Check the price basis, security details, transfer process, liquidity and current disclosures before deciding what to do next.

Read the five-point checklist

01Clarify the price

02Verify the security

03Understand the transfer

04Consider future liquidity

05Review current disclosures

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Learn one concept at a time.

Independent due diligence matters. These explainers provide background information, not investment, legal or tax advice.

Foundations

What are unlisted shares?

How ownership in a company can change hands before its shares trade on a recognised stock exchange.

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Pre-IPO

Before a possible listing

Why a planned IPO is never guaranteed and what liquidity, valuation and information risks deserve attention.

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Employee equity

ESOP terms made simpler

A plain-language introduction to grants, vesting, exercise and the transferability of exercised shares.

Read guide

Before a transfer

Which documents should you check?

A practical record checklist for security identity, written terms, DP instructions and transaction completion.

Read the document guide

Due diligence

Company information to review

Identifiers, official filings, financial statements and source provenance help reduce avoidable matching errors.

Read the security check

IPO lock-in

When can pre-IPO shares be sold?

Who is locked in after an IPO, for how long, and how to check the end date for your own shares.

Read the lock-in rules

Have a specific question?

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We can explain transaction steps and indicative quotes. We do not advise whether an investment is suitable for you.

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