Meaning &function of Primary Markets
Meaning &function of Primary Markets
The primary market is where new securities are issued and sold for the first
time to raise capital for companies or governments. It allows issuers to obtain
funds directly from investors through mechanisms like IPOs or bond offerings.
OBJECTIVES
Primary markets play a critical role in the financial system by facilitating the
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issuance of new securities. These markets serve as the platform where companies,
governments, or other entities raise capital by issuing stocks, bonds, or other
financial instruments for the first .
KEY POINTS
• Capital formation
• Economic growth
• New securities
• First –time issuance
Types Of Primary Markets
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company offers its shares to
the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise capital from public investors and is
often a way to finance growth, pay down debt, or provide liquidity to existing shareholders.
A Follow-on Public Offering (FPO) is a public issuance of new shares by a company that is
already publicly listed. This is done after the company has already conducted its IPO.
Characters Of Primary Market
• Investor Banks
• Underwriters
• Broker- Dealers
• Financial Advisor
• Security Firms
Primary Market Regulations