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What Is a Secondary Market?

By Keith NoonanUpdated Sep 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Key Points

  • Secondary markets allow trading between investors, bypassing the original issuer.
  • Prices in secondary markets are set by supply and demand, reflecting real value.
  • OTC trading provides access to stocks not listed on major exchanges.

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