One is the primary market and the other is the secondary market. Each has different functions. Primary market shares can be difficult to obtain. Decisions about the allocation of new shares ...

Bonds can be bought and sold in two different ways -- through the primary market and in the secondary market. The primary market refers to new issues of bonds. This is where bonds are originated.

Home mortgages originate in the primary mortgage market. The secondary mortgage market is where existing loans are exchanged between financial counterparties. The purchase mortgage market refers ...

In the first two months of 2025, nine mainboard firms launched their IPOs, collectively raising Rs 15,723 crore, while 40 SMEs made their debut, securing nearly Rs 1,804 crore.

A vibrant secondary market often enhances the allure of the primary market, as more investors are likely to bid for new issues when the overall sentiment is upbeat. Analysts cited this factor as a ...

Actual yield of 2.5 percent interest for SGBs from secondary market If you purchase SGB in the primary issue, you get 2.5 percent interest paid semi-annually on the face value. But how much ...