Capital Markets
/ˈkæpɪtəl ˈmɑːrkɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Markets in which equity and debt securities are issued and traded, facilitating capital raising by governments and corporations.
The company raised funds through the capital markets to finance its expansion.
Forms
- capital markets
- capital market
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Commentary
Typically refers collectively to primary and secondary markets for long-term financial instruments; precise scope may vary by jurisdiction.
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