Because of their lower levels of risk to the underwriter, debt issuances have lower spread percentages than equity percentages and smaller issuances have lower spread percentages than large issuances.

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Debt issuances typically have lower spread percentages than equity due to lower risk, but smaller issuances often have higher spreads due to fixed costs and less liquidity.

Because of Their Lower Levels of Risk to the Underwriter