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PRIMARY MARKET Market for new issues of securities, as distinguished from the Secondary Market, where previously issued securities are bought and sold.
A market is primary if the proceeds of sales go to the issuer of the securities sold.
This is part of the financial market where enterprises issue their new shares and bonds. It is characterised by being the only moment when the enterprise receives money in exchange for selling its financial assets.
SECONDARY MARKET The market where securities are traded after they are initially offered in the primary market. Most trading is done in the secondary market.
To explain further, it is Trading in previously issued financial instruments. An organized market for used securities. Examples are the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), bond markets, over-the-counter markets, etc.
02 April 2010
A share market is a market for the trading of company stock and derivatives at an agreed price. These are securities listed on a stock exchange.
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