What Is the Impact of Underpricing a Securities Issue

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the impact of underpricing a securities issue?

• A)The underwriter loses while the issuing firm gains.
• B)Both the underwriter and the outside investor gains while the issuing firm loses.
• C)The outside investor loses while the issuing firm gains.
• D)Both the underwriter and the outside investor loses while the issuing firm gains.
• E)All three parties lose when the securities are underpriced.

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