Depending on the type of underwriting agreement, the underwriting function may expose the investment banking firm to the risk of selling the securities to the public at a price greater than the price paid to the issuer.

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In underwriting, the risk is typically that the securities might be sold to the public at a price lower than the price paid to the issuer, not greater.

Depending on the Type of Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriting Function