Securities Market
/ˈsɛkjʊrɪtiz ˈmɑːrkɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A marketplace or system where financial securities such as stocks and bonds are issued, bought, and sold, regulated by law to ensure transparency and investor protection.
Investors rely on the securities market to trade shares and raise capital legally.
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Commentary
The term encompasses both physical and electronic venues for trading securities and may include primary and secondary markets.
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