Practical Law Glossary Item 9-382-3222 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Aftermarket
Secondary trading in a company's securities on securities exchanges, the over-the-counter markets or other markets after the securities have been distributed to the initial investors. This term is typically used to describe trading in a reporting company's securities after they have been issued in an offering registered with the SEC, such as an initial public offering.