primary market
The "primary market" is essential for capital formation, allowing entities to raise funds by issuing new securities directly to investors.
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Definition
C1Finance
(technical, academic)The financial market where new securities are issued and sold to investors for the first time.
Example
- The company raised $100 million through its initial public offering in the primary market.
- Governments often use the primary market to issue new bonds to finance infrastructure projects.
C1Art
(general)The market where artworks are sold directly from the artist to the buyer.
Example
- Purchasing a painting in the primary market ensures that the artist receives the full sale price.
- Collectors often seek out works in the primary market to establish direct relationships with artists.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "primary market":
secondary marketgrey marketprimary sourceon the marketstock market