Asked by Morgan McCord on Apr 27, 2024

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A five-year corporate bond would initially be issued in which market?

A) Secondary market
B) Primary market
C) Money market
D) None of the above

Corporate Bond

A debt security issued by a corporation and sold to investors to raise financing for capital-intensive projects or operational costs.

Primary Market

The financial market where new securities are issued and sold for the first time, typically directly by the issuer to investors.

Secondary Market

A financial market where previously issued financial instruments such as stock, bonds, options, and futures are bought and sold.

  • Understand the primary and secondary financial markets and the role of financial intermediaries.
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Nguy?n HoàngApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A five-year corporate bond would initially be issued in the primary market, where the company or institution offering the bond sells it directly to investors. The secondary market is where previously issued bonds are bought and sold between investors, while the money market typically deals with short-term securities with maturities of one year or less.