This article throws light upon the three main components of capital market. The components are: 1. New Issue Market 2. Secondary Market 3. Financial Institutions. Capital Market: Component # 1. New Issue Market: The new issue market represents the primary market where new securities, i.e., shares or bonds that have never been previously issued, are offered. Both the new companies [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the Organisation and Growth of Stock Exchanges. Stock Exchanges in India are organised in any of the following forms: (a) Voluntary, non-profit making associations, e.g., Bombay, Ahmedabad and Indore; (b) Public Limited Companies such as Calcutta, Delhi and Bangalore stock exchanges; and (c) Company Limited by guarantee, e.g.; Hyderabad and Madras stock [...]
This article throws light upon the top three categories for classification of security buyers. The categories are: 1. Individual Investors 2. Joint-stock Companies 3. Institutional Investors. Classification of Security Buyers: Category # 1. Individual Investors: The savings of the individuals are the ultimate source of investment in corporate securities. According to an estimate the number of individual investors in shares [...]