Facebook's IPO flop: Who got rich?

For all the disappointment with Facebook's public debut, a ton of money was there to be made. Here's a look at some insiders, banks and traders who cashed in -- and how you may have gotten a cut, too.

By Michael Brush, MSN Money

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deegy
Jun 13, 2012 10:23AM
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I couldn't see a reason to buy Facebook stock.  I see nothing there.  What are you buying?  Maybe the hope that people will keep writing down every thought that pops into their head.  How stupid is that?
gordo1
Jun 13, 2012 12:06PM
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I never joined facebook..for good reasons..

Saw how much time others wasted on it....

Now I see how much money others wasted on it..too funny..lol

wpg01
Jun 13, 2012 12:22PM
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How much did investor Bono make on Face book and why?  He had  inside information that we did not have. We meaning the rest of us.  Greed,Greed ,Greed - Wall Street Runs This Country, It Doesn't Matter Who Is President.
wt1947
Jun 13, 2012 1:14PM
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Not like buying Coca cola 100 years ago.

 

IBM years ago..

Facebook is a mirage, no substance. 

 

What you put on there now will haunt you in jobs and social  circles and even in criminal trials. 

 

Why use it?

Chucklemeister
Jun 13, 2012 3:16PM
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I was going to buy some facebook stock, but instead bought some magic beans. I'm pretty sure I came out ahead.
BehindTheDoorOfTheFacebook
Jun 13, 2012 9:59AM
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Facebook will fade out like Yahoo in the next few years.  No one wants to keep the Facebook stock for long.  The insiders want to get the money quick, jump out of the sinking boat, claim back their original citizen to avoid tax.  See their faces laughing:  Wow easy money :)
Ben Linton
Jun 19, 2012 1:08PM
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Individuals were a lot more social without Facebook the "social" network!!!

Facebook is ****!!!!

BehindTheDoorOfTheFacebook
Jun 13, 2012 1:15PM
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Facebook won't buy back their stock even let say it dropped down to $20 range.  Why should you keep holding Facebook stock ?  sell it  now, sell it now,  before too late
rond322
Jun 13, 2012 1:56PM
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I see another .com bubble about to burst! When are people going to realize you can't throw real money at a virtual product?
Mark O the West
Jun 19, 2012 1:35PM
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With all the complaining, many seem to forget people have a choice to completely ignore Facebook, not to invest in it, not include it in any way shape of form in their lives.
bassman43
Jun 13, 2012 4:33PM
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I am sick and tired of seeing and hearing about Casey Anthony.Are you?
Daho78
Jun 19, 2012 3:09PM
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Hey Ben.........

I know blacks that have accumulated ridiculous wealth starting out from nothing. Same with hispanics. I know dirt poor white people. Its possible to do anything you set your mind to in this country if you are willing to work for it. Little known fact...... in Africa if you have a successful business the state can come in and just take it over at any time for a duration of time and you then work for them. Dont cry " blame whitey" for problems in other countries. And in this country YOU are responsible for who you become and how far you go in life. I'm not gonna argue that the system of wealth sucks in this country but the opportunities for the masses are there if you are willing to work for them.

Colorado1364
Jun 19, 2012 12:54PM
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This face book thing reminds me of people buying Pet Rocks in the 70s

"There's a sucker born every minute"

All Muslims Are Terrorists
Jun 13, 2012 1:06PM
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People have to STOP falling into these traps such as Facebook and iPhones! It is ruining ou country and the rest of the world!
wpg01
Jun 13, 2012 12:05PM
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The word on Zuckenberg is; he will be selling his share of Facebook stock and Facebook also with in a weeks time.  Wall Street Said So. He will walk away with 15 billion in stock alone not counting what he will get for the company. He will take all 15 billion out of the stock market at one time. Wall Street Will Be Left Holding It's Balls. Good For Wall Street And The Scum Of The Earth That Live Hang Out There.   
Golfmanny2323
Jun 19, 2012 2:30PM
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Facebook is dying and people still post there life on it, what a shame, get a life !!!
wt1947
Jun 13, 2012 1:08PM
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You should know by now that the market is like the old casinos in Vegas...shaved dice, marked cards and a one way trip to the desert if you complain.
FierceCelt
Jun 19, 2012 1:10PM
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Zuckerberg should be renamed SUCKERberg, because he suckered a LOT of people to amass a huge fortune.  And, please!  Do not attempt to tell me he did not plan to screw the pooch, so to speak.
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