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secondary market

American  

noun

Stock Exchange.
  1. the market that exists for an issue after large blocks of shares have been publicly distributed.


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Their figure is derived from mortgage applications submitted to the enterprise, which packages and resells the loans on the secondary market.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

The secondary market allows fans to re-sell their tickets, potentially opening chances to see sold-through or popular sports, but the prices could fluctuate drastically.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Activity in the credit secondary market has increased in recent years as pressure to return capital to private-credit fund investors has grown.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Sponsors say most continuation vehicles aren’t intended for zombie funds, as many buyers in the secondary market aren’t focused on impaired assets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In 1992, the government, through an   unorthodox approach, reduced external debt with both commercial and official   creditors by purchasing a sizable amount of the delinquent commercial debt   in the secondary market at a substantial discount.

From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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