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Primary and Secondary Markets
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Primary and Secondary Markets
Episode Summary In this episode, John and Jane tackle a common misconception: that buying a stock on a major exchange directly funds the company. They break down the fundamental difference between the primary market—where new securities are born and companies actually get paid—and the secondary market, which is the vast resale environment where nearly all daily trading occurs. Using the continued example of "Bay Ridge Wind," they explain why a healthy resale…
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