The Basic Distinction Between a Primary and a Secondary Market

question 48

Multiple Choice

The basic distinction between a primary and a secondary market is

• A) proceeds from sales in the primary market go to the current owner of a security; proceeds in secondary market go to the original owner.
• B) primary markets involve direct dealings within regional exchanges.
• C) only new securities are sold in the primary market; only outstanding securities are bought and sold in the secondary market.
• D) primary markets deal exclusively in bonds; secondary markets deal primarily in common stock.
• E) None of the above.

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