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Which of the following statements about the pricing of securities in the Primary and Secondary Markets is CORRECT?

medium Q8 of 15
Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
Which of the following statements about the pricing of securities in the Primary and Secondary Markets is CORRECT?
AIn the Primary Market, prices are determined by demand and supply; in the Secondary Market, prices are fixed by the issuing company
BIn the Primary Market, prices are fixed by the issuing company; in the Secondary Market, prices fluctuate based on demand and supply
CPrices in both markets are fixed by the government
DPrices in both markets are determined by stock exchanges
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand pricing mechanisms

    In the Primary Market, the issuing company (with underwriters) fixes the issue price. In the Secondary Market, prices fluctuate based on demand and supply among investors.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Demand-supply determines prices only in Secondary Market. Government and stock exchanges do not fix prices directly.
  3. Final Answer:

    In the Primary Market, prices are fixed by the issuing company; in the Secondary Market, prices fluctuate based on demand and supply → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Primary Market price = fixed; Secondary Market price = demand-supply ✅
Quick Trick: Primary Market price fixed; Secondary Market price market-driven.
Common Mistakes:
  • Reversing price determination roles in markets.
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