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Oversubscribed

Oversubscribed is the term for when the demand for an IPO’s shares is greater than the number of shares issued. When a new security issue is oversubscribed, underwriters or others offering the security can adjust the price or offer more securities to reflect the higher-than-anticipated demand.

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