Betting on IPOs with First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF

FPX is a US-based ETF that tracks the IPOX-100 U.S. Index, which focuses on newly listed stocks. The ETF has been in operation since April 2006 and has a time-proven strategy for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs). It aims to provide investors with exposure to high-growth companies that have recently gone public. The ETF has recently updated its holdings and performance, which is discussed in the article.

The FPX ETF, which tracks the IPOX-100 U.S. Index, has recently updated its holdings and performance. As of July 2, 2025, the ETF continues to provide investors with exposure to high-growth companies that have recently gone public. The IPOX-100 U.S. Index is a specialized index focusing on newly listed stocks, offering a proxy for economic growth and innovation [3].

In the upcoming weeks, several significant initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to hit the market. On July 23, 2025, NIQ Global Intelligence, a consumer intelligence company, plans to list on the NYSE, offering 50,000,000 shares at a price range of $20 to $24 per share, with a midpoint offering size of approximately $1.1 billion [1]. Carlsmed, Inc., a U.S. medical technology firm, is also planning its IPO on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on the same date, aiming to raise about $100.5 million by selling 6.7 million shares at an initial price between $14.00 and $16.00 per share [1]. Additionally, McGraw Hill Inc. is expected to list on the NYSE on July 24, 2025, offering 24,390,000 shares at a price range of $19.00 to $22.00 per share, aiming to raise approximately $500 million [1].

Moreover, Robot Consulting Co., Ltd., a Japanese platform service provider specializing in human resource solutions, successfully raised $15 million through its Initial Public Offering on July 17, 2025, trading under the ticker "LAWR" on the Nasdaq Capital Market [2].

These upcoming IPOs present potential investment opportunities for FPX ETF holders, providing exposure to innovative and high-growth sectors. As the global IPO pipeline continues to heat up, investors can benefit from the strategic diversification offered by the FPX ETF, which focuses on newly listed stocks and recent market trends [3].

References:
[1] https://www.ipox.com/upcoming-ipos
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2988490/robot-consulting-co-ltd-announces-closing-of-15-million-initial-public-offering-lawr-stock-news
[3] https://www.ipox.com/