Trump Wants a Pro-Business SEC to Boost IPOs

The video discusses the decline in US IPOs, highlighting Trump's focus on deregulation to boost IPOs. It examines the significant drop in IPOs since 1996, contrasting US trends with global markets. Factors such as private funding and regulatory burdens are explored, alongside investor perspectives on regulation. The video concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming SEC chair appointment.

What was Trump's proposed solution to increase the number of US IPOs?

• Increase government funding for startups

• Encourage foreign investments

• Implement higher taxes on private companies

• Reduce regulations

Which year was identified as the high watermark for US IPOs?

• 2000

• 1996

• 1985

• 2010

What is one reason companies might choose to stay private instead of going public?

• Increased competition in public markets

• Burdens of disclosure rules

• Lack of private funding

• Higher taxes for private companies

How do some investors feel about the potential loosening of regulations?

• They are unanimously against

• They are unanimously in favor

• They have mixed feelings

• They are indifferent

When is the confirmation hearing for the new SEC chair expected?

• February

• January

• March

• April