Trading Basics
Circuit Breakers
When exchanges stop the trading in a security that has fallen significantly.
This is done to stop an uncontrollable panic.
Other Trading Basics
Close A Position
When a trader places a trade to reduce their position to zero.
They are closing their position.
Acquisition
When the majority of shares changes hands in a company.
This is typically when one company buys another.
Arbirtage
Simultaneously buying and selling a security at two different prices in two different markets, with the aim of making a profit without the risk of prices fluctuating.
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