Welcome to Day One Syndicate!
Whether you’re just starting your financial journey …
Are just starting your IPO adventures …
Or are a seasoned veteran of both, I’m glad you’re here.
If you’ve been with me for a while — either by following my Weiss Ratings Daily updates or as a member of my Deal Hunters Alliance — you may already know how I approach investing. Especially when it comes to companies in their early days.
That is, I let the data be my guide.
I block out the headlines and hype to find the gems in leading sectors. Then, my team and I dive deep into due diligence to find opportunities that have what it takes to go the distance.
I’ve done that to incredible success with startup companies long before they ring the opening bell.
But in this strategy, we’re looking at the next phase of profits.
Because what makes for a solid private investment opportunity … doesn’t automatically mean investing on IPO day will also bring profitable results.
Here's Why We're Doing This
An IPO is one of the most hyped events in investing.
The headlines are loud.
The excitement is real.
And plenty of everyday investors get swept up on day one.
Hidden behind the excitement, however, is a harsh reality: Roughly 90% of all IPOs fail to reward first-day investors.
Even if those same companies’ public debuts paid off handsomely for angel investors.
That’s why I wanted to do for IPOs what the Deal Hunters Alliance did for startup investing — to take the data we get ahead of time and compare it to what happens during and after these companies go public.
Then, use that data to help you find the 10% of IPOs that actually deserve your investment dollars. Before the crowd takes notice.
That's what Day One Syndicate is built for.
And it’s a delicate balance. We want to get in fast enough to benefit from being ahead of the crowd … but not before the data gives us the all-clear.
That’s where our Apex IPO system comes in. Every IPO we track will run through our model, which checks it against a set of key signals.
First, it’ll run through the data in their S-1 filing. That, combined with our due diligence, will give us a Preliminary score. That’ll let you know what we think will happen on IPO day.
Then, on IPO day, we’ll run it against the model one more time. This time, with real trading data. With that added to our calculations, we’ll be able to give you a Final score.
That’s what will let you know if an IPO is worth your time or not. If an IPO gets an Investable or Investable – Added Caution, we'll send an alert letting you know to buy.
If it gets a Not Investable score, we'll let you know to stay away, and why.
Your Timing Couldn't Be Better
Right now, the IPO window is opening back up.
Some of the most talked-about private companies in the world — like Anthropic — are lining up behind it.
Like many of you, we're watching closely to see what happens those handful big names get closer to their public exits.
When those deals hit, there will be a lot of noise. Instead of trying to sort through the cacophony, we want you to hear a clear signal instead.
That’s exactly what you’ll get with our Day One Syndicate updates and alerts.
Meet Your Associate Editor, Sean Levine
I’m a big picture kind of guy. I understand the market trends and good deals when I hear them.
But I’ll be the first to admit that I’m nowhere near the world’s best data analyst.
That’s why I have a whole team working behind the scenes with me. They make sure you get the timeliest, most accurate data. They’re the cornerstone of this whole operation, double and triple checking those numbers. And interpreting them so you walk away with a simple explanation of it all.
Now, one of my long-time teammates and the brain behind our Apex IPO system is coming with us on this new adventure: Sean Levine.
Sean and I go back years. When I launched my Deal Hunters Alliance in 2019, Sean was the one who helped me build the modeling behind it.
So it’s no surprise that he became the mastermind behind the data that powers Day One Syndicate.
He knows our model like the back of his hand. And he has a knack for seeing what the numbers are saying. Even as everyone else is dazzled by the hype.
You'll be hearing from Sean quite a bit. You'll hear from me, too.
Because you’ve got both of us — and the rest of our team — putting in the hours. Our eyes are always on our model. Ready to let you know the second we see something you need to know.
What's Coming Next
Sean is putting the finishing touches on a report you'll get next week. I can't spill the details yet, but it covers a sector that might surprise you.
You’ll want to keep an eye on your inbox so you don’t miss out.
And to make sure you get every communication we send, you’ll want to review your Communication Preferences.
That’s where you can verify your email address and set up text alerts and web notifications.
Then, explore what we have waiting on your Members-only website.
- Review the Getting Started page: This will give you an overview of everything included in your membership.
- Read your Quick Start Guide: This is the fastest way to start on the right foot and get the most out of your membership.
- Watch our welcome videos: Sean and I recorded these so you can get to know us and how we approach IPOs.
- Review our FAQs: For any outstanding questions you may have.
If you have any questions that haven’t been covered above — or you just want to say hi! — you can reach out to me and Sean at any time through our Editor’s Mailbag.
And for any questions regarding your membership, our Member Care team is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern at 877.934.7778 (+1.561.627.3300 from overseas).
This is going to be a ton of fun, so thank you for joining us on day one!
To your success,
Chris Graebe
Co-Editor, Day One Syndicate
