A dealer`s or investor`s interest in purchasing (not commitment to buy) securities that are still in the underwriting stage and are being registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Found on http://www.duke.edu/~charvey/Classes/wpg/bfglosi.htm
Occurs when a client states his or her interest in purchasing a new issue before its effective date. This interest is non-binding. Found on http://www.oasismanagement.com/glossary/