They often negotiate with the company to set the IPO price lower than the market would value it, allowing them to buy shares at a discounted price. This creates an opportunity for a "pop" on the first day of trading, where the stock price jumps significantly higher than the IPO price. This benefits the institutional investors who can then sell their shares at a profit.

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