Trading Basics
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.
After-Hours Dealing
After-hours trading involves buying or selling securities outside of specified trading hours.
However, trading after hours may offer less liquidity, as fewer traders are operating at these times and spread betting firms may offer wider spreads as fluctuations can occur during these times.
Credit Rating
An entities perceived ability to repay its debt. Provided by credit rating agencies. AAA is the best credit rating.
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