An Underwriting Agreement regarding Sale and Distribution of Stock of Investment Company with Open End Management Company is a legal contract between a financial institution (the "underwriter") and an investment company (the issuer). The agreement defines the terms and conditions associated with the underwriter's purchase and sale of the issuer's securities to the public. The underwriter agrees to purchase all or a portion of the securities from the issuer and to resell them to the public at a predetermined price. There are three main types of Underwriting Agreements regarding Sale and Distribution of Stock of Investment Company with Open End Management Company: 1. Firm Commitment Underwriting: The underwriter agrees to purchase all the securities being offered, regardless of the demand from the public. 2. The Best Efforts Underwriting: The underwriter agrees to use its best efforts to resell the securities to the public, but does not guarantee that all the securities will be sold. 3. All or None Underwriting: The underwriter agrees to purchase all the securities being offered, but only if all the securities are sold to the public.