Today’s IPO Market Is Not the Dot-Com Boom and Bust

The recent surge in initial public offerings has led some to fear a reccurence of the bubble that burst in 2000. Key differences in market valuations, first-day pops and company maturity point to a more stable market.

Published March 6, 2014

Sources: Jay Ritter, University of Florida, data compiled by Bloomberg

GRAPHIC: CHLOE WHITEAKER / BLOOMBERG VISUAL DATA