The Primary Distinction Between Securities Sold in the Primary and Secondary

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the riskiness of the securities.
• B) the price of the securities.
• C) whether the securities are new or already exist.
• D) the profitability of the issuing corporation.

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