Forge Global Review (2026): Fees, Minimums, Schwab Era
Forge Global is a private-securities marketplace with roots going back to SharesPost, founded in 2014. It listed on NYSE as FRGE in March 2022 and was acquired by Charles Schwab for $45.00 per share in cash, in a deal completed on March 2, 2026. Trades are specialist-facilitated matches executed through Forge Securities LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, and remain subject to each issuer's transfer approval. Coverage of Forge's own disclosures cites direct-transaction minimums commonly near $100,000, lower fund-based entry points, and success-based fees generally in the 2% to 5% range. This is an independent review of published terms as of August 2026, not an endorsement, an offer, or investment advice.
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How a company reaches a US listing
The SEC filing trail
DraftThe company can first submit a draft registration statement (DRS) for confidential SEC review.
S-1 or F-1The registration statement goes public on SEC EDGAR: Form S-1, or Form F-1 for many foreign companies. A company that used a draft must file publicly at least 15 days before its roadshow.
AmendmentsS-1/A or F-1/A amendments answer SEC comments, and one of them adds the expected price range.
PricingOnce the SEC declares the registration effective, the company sets the price with its underwriters and files the final prospectus, usually a 424B4.
First tradeThe shares start trading on the exchange named in the prospectus, such as Nasdaq or the NYSE.
Sources: SEC, March 3, 2025 · Investor.gov, October 14, 2022 · Regulation S-K Item 501 · SEC Form F-1.
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Key takeaways
- Forge is not a continuous public order book: buyers and sellers are matched and every trade stays subject to the issuer's transfer restrictions.
- Forge Price and related data products publish indicative private-market pricing derived from its transaction flow.
- The Schwab acquisition (completed March 2, 2026) folds Forge into a large retail brokerage distribution network; integration details continue to evolve.
Risk notes
- Issuers keep veto power: rights of first refusal, board sign-off, and blackout windows can block or delay a matched trade.
- Liquidity is structurally thin compared with public equities; matches can take time or fail to occur at all.
- FINRA's investor guidance notes private-company valuations rely on limited, non-public information; indicative levels can diverge from realized prices.
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Is Forge Global still a public company?
No. Forge traded on NYSE as FRGE from March 2022 until Charles Schwab completed its $45.00-per-share acquisition on March 2, 2026.
What is the minimum investment on Forge?
Coverage of Forge's own materials commonly cites minimums around $100,000 for direct secondary transactions, with some deals reported in the $25,000-$100,000 range and lower entry points through fund structures. Confirm current minimums with Forge directly.
What fees does Forge charge?
Reported ranges based on Forge's own FAQ and Form CRS put direct-transaction fees around 2% to 5%, success-based, paid by buyer, seller, or split. Exact terms vary by transaction and can change.
How does trading on Forge work?
You express interest in a company, Forge's specialists look for a counterparty, and a matched trade is executed through Forge Securities LLC subject to the issuer's approval process. It is brokered matching, not an instant exchange order.
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