Question 22
Financial InstitutionsThe distinguishing characteristic between the money market and the capital market lies in whether the
- A.securities are primary or secondary
- B.debt instruments provided are long-term or short-term
- C.funds mobilized are private or public
- D.securities are in debentures or ordinary shares
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (debt instruments provided are long-term or short-term)
Explanation
The money market deals in short-term funds and the capital market in long-term funds.