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Finmar Outline: Chapter 1 - Intro To Financial Markets

Financial markets allow for the exchange of funds between those who have surplus capital and those who need funds. They include primary markets where corporations directly issue financial instruments like stocks, and secondary markets where existing instruments are traded. Money markets facilitate short-term debt trading, while capital markets trade both long-term debt and equity. Common financial institutions that operate within these markets include commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, securities firms, and investment funds.

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Finmar Outline: Chapter 1 - Intro To Financial Markets

Financial markets allow for the exchange of funds between those who have surplus capital and those who need funds. They include primary markets where corporations directly issue financial instruments like stocks, and secondary markets where existing instruments are traded. Money markets facilitate short-term debt trading, while capital markets trade both long-term debt and equity. Common financial institutions that operate within these markets include commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, securities firms, and investment funds.

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FinMar Outline

Chapter 1 - Intro to Financial Markets


Financial markets are the arenas or the structures through which supply and demand of funds
flow. It does not necessarily mean physical market since it can also be in a virtual setting.
main goal is to raise funds

Primary market vs. Secondary market


Primary market is the market in which corporations raise funds through directly
financial instruments to the public. Initial public offering (IPO) is a primary
market transaction because it happens when a company, for the first time, becomes
public by offering stocks through the stocks exchange market. Primary market
transactions also include new offerings (even though not the first time) of stocks
directly by the company.
Secondary market is the market that trades secondary financial instruments. This
means that the instruments traded here are not issued directly by the company. For
example, A sells to B his shares from JFC. This is a secondary transaction because
the issuance of shares to B was not made directly by JFC, but by A.

Money market vs. Capital market


Money market is where short-term financial instruments (debt instruments only)
are traded. These instruments include treasury bills, commercial paper, federal
funds, repurchase agreement, negotiable certificate of deposit, and banker's
acceptance. The maturities of these instruments are usually one year or less.
Mostly are said to be over-the-counter (OTC) markets.

Capital market is where long-term financial instruments (both debt and equity
instruments) are traded. These include corporate stocks, mortgages, treasury notes
and bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, state and local government bonds,
bank and consumer loans, and government agencies. The maturities of these
instruments are more than one year. Major suppliers are households, major users
are corporations and government.
Capital markets have wider price fluctuation compared to money market.
💡 Example of OTC market is NASDAQ
💡 PSEI has a physical location.
Financial institutions help channel funds from those with surplus funds to those with
shortages of funds. Basically, financial institutions operate within a financial market.

Most common financial institutions


Commercial banks - function as depository unit. Major liability is the deposit
of customers and major assets are the loans it provide. This is broader in range
as compared to thrifts.
Thrifts - depository institutions in the form of savings and loans, and credit
Unions tend to concentrate their loan to one segment

Insurance companies - protect individuals and entities from adverse events


(ex. life insurance companies, and property casualty insurance companies)
Securities firms and investment banks - underwrite securities and engage in
securities brokerage and trading

Finance companies - make loans to individuals but do not accept deposits;


their source of funding is the short and long-term debts; taas ang interest
Mutual funds - pool resources to invest in a diversified portfolio

Pension funds - offer savings plans for retirement; currently exempted from
tax

Hedge funds - pool funds from a limited number of wealthy individuals or


other investors and invest these funds on their behalf.

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