Question
Differentiate between primary market and secondary market.
| S. No. |
Basis
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Primary market
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Secondary market
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| 1. |
Meaning
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Primary market deals with the trading of newly issued securities.
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Secondary market is that part of capital market which deals in already issued securities.
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| 2. |
Role of the issuing company
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Issuing company plays an active role as shares are sold directly to the investors.
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The company has no role to play as securities are traded between investors only.
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| 3. |
Determination of Price
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Price is determined by the company.
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Price is determined by the market forces of demand and supply.
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