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
Bear Raid
When bears team up to push the price of a security down, normally by short selling and/or rumours.
This is illegal.
CFD
Contract for difference.
An OTC financial derivative where the counterparties agree to exchange the change in a price.
No underlying assets are exchanged.
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