That segment of the market for securities which have original maturities of less than one year is called the
A) stock market.
B) derivative securities market.
C) money market.
D) capital market.

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The money market is the segment of the market for securities with original maturities of less than one year, where short-term financial instruments such as Treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit are traded. The stock market and the derivative securities market are different segments of the financial market that deal with equity and derivative instruments, respectively. The capital market is a broader term that includes both the money market and the market for long-term securities, such as stocks and bonds, with original maturities of more than one year.

That Segment of the Market for Securities Which Have Original