{"id":5237,"date":"2024-06-27T16:02:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/?p=5237"},"modified":"2025-10-10T17:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:32:36","slug":"primary-market-secondary-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Capital Markets: Primary Market and Secondary Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/primary-and-secondary-markets-1024x597.webp\" alt=\"Primary market and Secondary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5238\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you make an exclusive purchase directly from a store of a product that was not offered to the public previously, the purchase is then made from the primary market. If you enter a shop to buy that same product, you have made it from the secondary market and not directly from the store or the brand. Similarly in the market of securities in India, the market is classified into two major segments which include primary market and secondary market while both of them have different functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Equity_Market\" title=\"Equity Market\">Equity Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Debt_Market\" title=\"Debt Market\">Debt Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Features_of_Primary_Market\" title=\"Features of Primary Market\">Features of Primary Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Capital_Formation\" title=\"Capital Formation\">Capital Formation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Determining_the_Prices\" title=\"Determining the Prices\">Determining the Prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Facilitate_Economic_Growth\" title=\"Facilitate Economic Growth\">Facilitate Economic Growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Pros_of_Primary_Market\" title=\"Pros of Primary Market\">Pros of Primary Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Cons_of_Primary_Market\" title=\"Cons of Primary Market\">Cons of Primary Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Secondary_Market\" title=\"Secondary Market\">Secondary Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Features_of_Secondary_Market\" title=\"Features of Secondary Market\">Features of Secondary Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Price_Determination\" title=\"Price Determination\">Price Determination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Liquidity\" title=\"Liquidity\">Liquidity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Regular_Trading\" title=\"Regular Trading\">Regular Trading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Pros_of_Secondary_Market\" title=\"Pros of Secondary Market\">Pros of Secondary Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Cons_of_Secondary_Market\" title=\"Cons of Secondary Market\">Cons of Secondary Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Primary_and_Secondary_Markets\" title=\"What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Markets?\">What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#u003cstrongu003eWhat_is_the_Primary_Marketu003cstrongu003e\" title=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat is the Primary Market?u003c\/strongu003e\">u003cstrongu003eWhat is the Primary Market?u003c\/strongu003e<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#u003cstrongu003eWhat_do_you_mean_by_Secondary_Marketu003cstrongu003e\" title=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat do you mean by Secondary Market?u003c\/strongu003e\">u003cstrongu003eWhat do you mean by Secondary Market?u003c\/strongu003e<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/primary-market-secondary-market\/#u003cstrongu003eWhat_is_an_IPOu003cstrongu003e\" title=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat is an IPO?u003c\/strongu003e\">u003cstrongu003eWhat is an IPO?u003c\/strongu003e<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Market\"><\/span>Primary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/primary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"primary market\" class=\"wp-image-5239\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary market in financial securities is a platform where equity shares, debentures, bonds are issued to the general public for the first time, this process is called <a href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/biggest-ipos\/#:~:text=IPOs%20in%20India%20offer%20a,from%20future%20growth%20and%20profits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Initial Public Offering (IPO)<\/a>. In this market, the exchange of securities is directly executed between the investors and the companies issuing the securities. It is identified as the best way for companies to raise capital from the general public. This market is often referred to as the \u201cnew issue market\u201d. The is responsible for facilitating direct flow of capital from investors to the issuing entities. This market is further classified into equity and debt markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equity_Market\"><\/span>Equity Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the equity market, shares are issued to the public for the first time through an IPO, a company here offers a portion of ownership to the investors in exchange for capital. Companies have an opportunity to raise funds from the public to expand their business, research and development, debt repayment or other business activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Debt_Market\"><\/span>Debt Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the debt market, debentures or <a href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/types-of-bonds\/\">bonds <\/a>are issued by entities to raise capital. The entities take loans from the public for which periodic interest is paid by the issuer to the bondholders. Governments and corporations are highly dependent on the debt market to meet their financial obligation by borrowing from the investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Primary_Market\"><\/span>Features of Primary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/features-of-primary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Features of Primary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5240\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s know about the primary market by enlightening its important features and functions to deeply understand the working of this market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Formation\"><\/span>Capital Formation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary market allows companies to raise capital by issuing new securities to the public. The capital is essentially required by government or entities to finance various projects, expansion plans, and meeting operational needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determining_the_Prices\"><\/span>Determining the Prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial sale of securities in the this market helps in determining the fair market value. The issuing company can determine the issue. Several factors such as the company&#8217;s financial health, industry trends and overall market conditions are responsible for the fluctuations in the prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facilitate_Economic_Growth\"><\/span>Facilitate Economic Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raising funds from the public allows companies to expand and develop which contributes towards the economic development of the nation. The primary market contributes towards overall growth of the economy by encouraging employment, innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Primary_Market\"><\/span>Pros of Primary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pros-of-primary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Pros of Primary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5241\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This market offers various advantages to the investors which must be known to the market participants to increase their efficiency in the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Companies can expand their business by raising capital and contribute to the economic growth and development of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Investors can gain potential returns from capital appreciation if the value of securities increases in the secondary market for exchange of securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The prices are determined based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/demand-and-supply-dynamics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demand and supply<\/a> forces and several other factors initially which offers the advantage of transparent pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Primary_Market\"><\/span>Cons of Primary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cons-of-primary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Cons of Primary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5242\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides several advantages offered by the market, there are several disadvantages also which might affect the purchase and selling of securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The primary market is prone to market risks and is affected by several factors such as economic downturns, industry challenges and geopolitical events. Investors must be aware of the market risks while investing in a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In the initial stages, the performance of securities can be highly volatile, restricting investors to predict the outcomes and hence imposing certain challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Primary market does not allow enough liquidity to the investors as initially the investments are kept in a lock-in period which restricts investors from liquidating their investments quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secondary_Market\"><\/span>Secondary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/secondary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Secondary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5243\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondary market is a platform where already issued securities by the primary market are traded freely by the investors. The securities are exchanged among the investors without any involvement of the issuing entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Secondary_Market\"><\/span>Features of Secondary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market is particularly designed for traders where they can have active participation in the stock market. The market allows retail investors to indulge in daily activity and be one of the major aspects of the secondary market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Determination\"><\/span>Price Determination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices in the secondary market are determined by the demand and supply forces. Price is majorly affected by several factors like market sentiments, economic conditions, company\u2019s management and financial performance, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquidity\"><\/span>Liquidity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondary platform infuses liquidity in the market which allows investors to buy and sell the securities freely. Increased liquidity helps investors monetize their investments in a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Trading\"><\/span>Regular Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As compared to the primary market where securities are available for a short period only, the secondary market offers regular trading opportunities to the investors. Investors can buy or sell their securities at any time during market hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Secondary_Market\"><\/span>Pros of Secondary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pros-of-secondary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Pros of Secondary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5244\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondary market offers an easy implementation of buying and selling the securities as it is a liquid market where the transactions take place quickly and easily. In this market, investors can turn their capital assets into liquid very quickly.\u00a0 Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/portfolio-diversification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portfolio diversification<\/a> becomes easy as investors have easy access to a wide range of securities where they can invest. This lets them manage their risks efficiently by spreading risk into different assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/what-is-share-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Share Market?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Secondary_Market\"><\/span>Cons of Secondary Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uat1.gettogetherfinance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cons-of-secondary-market-1024x276.webp\" alt=\"Cons of Secondary Market\" class=\"wp-image-5245\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The major disadvantage of the secondary market is that the stock prices are subject to rapid changes due to economic, political and several other factors that can cause the stock to face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/investing\/what-is-volatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market volatility<\/a>. It can result in significant losses to the investors. Apart from this, regular transactions in the secondary market are subject to various brokerage and transaction costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Primary_and_Secondary_Markets\"><\/span>What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary and secondary markets differ from each other in the world of financial securities. Let us clear the confusion between the two by understanding the basic differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Primary Market<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Secondary Market<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The market enables companies to raise funds by issuing securities to the public.<\/td><td>Securities are exchanged among the investors which creates liquidity in the market.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The two parties involved include the company issuing the securities and the investors.<\/td><td>The exchange of securities takes place among the interested investors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In the primary market, the securities are issued for the first time.<\/td><td>Securities are previously issued in the primary market.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The price is determined by the company issuing the security.<\/td><td>The prices of securities keep fluctuating due to demand and supply forces.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary and secondary are the two markets that allow investors to take part in the business activities by investing in IPOs and being a retail investor through the secondary market. To master the stock market and learn about demand and supply theory which drives the market, you can enroll into GTF &#8211; Trading in the zone course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719467318767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat_is_the_Primary_Marketu003cstrongu003e\"><\/span>u003cstrongu003eWhat is the Primary Market?u003c\/strongu003e <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Primary market is a platform where the securities are issued by a company to the general public in order to raise funds for their business expansion. The securities are issued for the first time in this market. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719467337365\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat_do_you_mean_by_Secondary_Marketu003cstrongu003e\"><\/span>u003cstrongu003eWhat do you mean by Secondary Market?u003c\/strongu003e <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The secondary market offers a platform to various investors to exchange their securities. Securities already issued in this market are traded by the investors. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719467360915\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"u003cstrongu003eWhat_is_an_IPOu003cstrongu003e\"><\/span>u003cstrongu003eWhat is an IPO?u003c\/strongu003e <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An IPO is an Initial Public Offering made by the company to raise funds from the general public. 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