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PRIMARY MARKET

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Definition:
A primary market is a market where new issues (initial public offerings) of stocks and bonds are sold, and where the proceeds go to the issuer.

Source Publication:
The OECD Economic Outlook: Sources and Methods.

Hyperlink:
http://www.oecd.org/eco/sources-and-methods

Statistical Theme: Financial statistics

Created on Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Last updated on Tuesday, November 20, 2001