primary market
Definition
The market for new securities issues. In the primary market the security is purchased directly from the issuer. This differs from the secondary market.
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Related terms:
secondary market, secondary listing, aftermarket, Treasuries, U.S. Treasury Securities, secondary listing
'primary market
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third market trading, stock exchange
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