Ms. Owen purchased 2,000 shares of General Electric common stock through her broker. This purchase is an example of a:

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A public market transaction involves buying or selling securities through an exchange or over-the-counter market, where the transaction is accessible to a large number of individuals and institutional investors. Ms. Owen purchasing General Electric stock through her broker is an example of a public market transaction. Fictitious market and related party transactions are not relevant in this scenario, and private market transactions involve buying or selling securities that are not publicly traded, such as through a private placement.

Ms Owen Purchased 2,000 Shares of General Electric Common Stock