Chapter

16.6. Securities Markets*

From IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa

Concepts

1. How do securities markets help firms and governments raise capital?

   "Stocks, bonds, and other securities trade in securities markets. These markets streamline the purchase and sales activities of investors by allowing transactions to be made quickly and at a fair pric

2. What is the difference between primary and secondary securities markets?

   "Securities markets can be divided into primary and secondary markets. The primary market is where new securities are sold to the public, usually with the help of investment bankers. In the primary ma

3. How has online investing changed securities trading costs?

   "Improvements in internet technology have made it possible for investors to research, analyze, and trade securities online. Today almost all brokerage firms offer online trading capabilities. Online b

4. What types of bonds can investors buy in securities markets?

   "When many people think of financial markets, they picture the equity markets. However, the bond markets are huge—the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) estimates that the g