Trading Basics
Contingent Orders
These are orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.
Other Trading Basics
Book Building
When a new share is issued book building is the process institutions go through to gauge demand and therefore price.
This goes on before the share is available to trade on the exchange.
American Option
An option that can get exercised at any time during its life.
European options can only be exercised at the end.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
This is where shareholders meet each year to vote on the various decisions a company needs to make.
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