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Questions
Differentiate between 'Primary Market' and 'Secondary Market' on any five basis.
State any five points of difference between 'Primary Market' and 'Secondary Market'.
Solution
| Basis of Difference | Primary Market | Secondary Market |
| Securities Traded |
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| Instruments | The company sells securities to the investor directly or through an intermediary. | Investors exchange ownership of existing securities. The company is not involved in the buying or selling process. |
| Issued by | Securities are directly issued by companies. | Securities are among investors, and hence, there is no involve. |
| Price |
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| Geographical Area | No fixed place for a primary market. | Fixed area and working hours under a secondary market. |
| Purchase and Sale |
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| Capital Formation |
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