The term organized markets refers to those in which transactions and prices are regulated by a market, like a stock exchange. Unorganized market are markets that do not follow such rules, and depend instead on direct interactions between sellers and buyers. Secondary markets deal with trading securities after initial offerings. Primary markets include the sale of the security. Money markets are short-term instruments of debt (usually less than one year) while capital market investments involve securities with a longer time frame.
Understanding these differences is crucial to making informed decisions about investing and buying/selling of securities. Knowing which market type your investment belongs to can allow you to decide the amount of risk that you’re willing and able take, as well as if it is right for you at this time. Investors can also decide if they want to purchase now or wait until future opportunities.
Anyone who is interested in investing or engaging in other financial activities should have a basic understanding of the different markets. Understanding the differences between each market allows people to make more informed decisions about their finances, which will lead to higher returns.