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What is the primary difference between 'Primary' and 'Secondary' debt capital markets?

  1. Primary market prices are determined by the SEC, while secondary market prices are determined by supply and demand.
  2. Secondary market transactions provide capital directly to the issuing company to fund acquisitions.
  3. The primary market is only for government bonds, while the secondary market is for corporate bonds.
  4. The primary market is where new bonds are created and sold to investors for the first time, whereas the secondary market is where existing bonds are traded among investors.

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