Track when insider shares become freely tradeable for recent IPOs. Lock-up expirations can create significant price volatility โ typically 90 or 180 days post-IPO.
๐ What is a lock-up period? After an IPO, insiders (founders, employees, VCs) are typically restricted from selling shares for 90โ180 days. When this period expires, the increased supply of sellable shares can pressure the stock price. Historically, ~60% of stocks decline around lockup expiry.