[  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #  ]

Underwriter

Underwriter		A financial institution that assists in the issue of new securities by agreeing to purchase any unsold securities, thereby guaranteeing that they will be fully subscribed.
Additional comments: The investment banking firm that brought the company public.

Related Terms
		Broker-Dealer A firm engaged in the business of effecting securities and other transactions for the accounts of others. They are required to ... Investment Securities Investments in debt securities are carried at amortized cost only when they qualify as 'held-to-maturity.'' To so qualify, the investor must ... Prospectus A legal document issued by a company wanting to issue shares to the public (listing), outlining the history, operations and financial ...

 

---

Search

beginning of word

full word and in description