By Investment U Research Team When companies need to raise money, they’re faced with two prospects: debt or equity. The equity market is a type of capital raising market that connects those willing to invest money with those that need capital. In general, it’s a way for companies to capitalize on the confidence of investors rather than add debt to the balance sheet. In even simpler terms, equity markets are any type of market where investors can buy shares in a company. This includes popular exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq.
In a broader sense, the equity market refers to the process of facilitating commerce. …read more
