Primary Securities Markets Are Those That Handle the Most Important

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True/False

Primary securities markets are those that handle the most important stock and bond issues, while secondary markets are those which handle the less important issues.

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Definitions:

365-Day Year

A method used for calculating interest based upon a calendar year, counting all 365 days (or 366 in a leap year), typically used for more precise financial calculations.

Ordinary Simple Interest

Interest calculated on the principal amount of a loan or deposit, based on a simple calculation without compounding.

360-Day Year

An accounting method where the year is assumed to have 360 days, simplifying interest calculation by using 30-day months.

Ordinary Simple Interest Rate

An interest rate calculation where interest is only earned on the original principal, not on accrued interest.