Which of the Following Statements About Hambrecht's Open IPO

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Hambrecht's Open IPO auctions is false?

• A) The auctions are built on the principles of Dutch tulip auctions.
• B) Auctions give small investors a chance to participate in IPOs.
• C) Google Inc. and Morningstar Inc. have utilized the auction format in recent years.
• D) Auctions are popular with institutional investors.

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