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The market in which shares are issued and traded, either through exchanges or over-the-counter markets.
 
Generally refers to the buying and holding of shares of stock on a stock  market by individuals and funds in anticipation of income from dividends and capital gain as the value of the stock rises.
 
 
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Sometimes refers more specifically to the acquisition of equity (ownership) participation in a private (unlisted) company or a startup (a company being created or newly created).  


Also known as the stock market.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Equity]]
* [[Share]]
* [[Share]]
* [[Stock exchange]]


[[Category:Corporate_finance]]

Revision as of 14:19, 23 October 2012

The market in which shares are issued and traded, either through exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Also known as the stock market. 

See also