Equity Market
The market in which shares are issued and traded, either through exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Also known as the stock market, it is one of the most vital areas of a market economy because it gives companies access to capital and investors a slice of ownership in a company with the potential to realize gains based on its future performance.
Investopedia Commentary
This market can be split into two main sectors: the primary and secondary market. The primary market is where new issues are first offered. Any subsequent trading takes place in the secondary market.
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See also: Blue Chip, Equity, Exchange, Over-The-Counter Market, Shareholder, Stock, Stock Market
Also spelled: Eqity markets, Equity mrakets, Equity maretks