The Primary Distinction Between Securities Sold in the Primary and Secondary

question 66

Multiple Choice

The primary distinction between securities sold in the primary and secondary markets is the:

• A) riskiness of the securities.
• B) price of the securities.
• C) previous issuance of the securities.
• D)profitability of the issuing corporation.

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