摘要: The situation at the opening of a trading day when there is a wide spread between the bid and ask prices for a security.
This situation can arise because market makers and market participants ha[阅读全文:]
摘要: A market in which market makers (or specialists) are required to give both a firm bid and firm ask for each security in which they make a market. In other words, those making the market must be willin[阅读全文:]
摘要: The security on which a derivative derives its value. For example, a call option on Google stock gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase Google stock at the price specified in [阅读全文:]
摘要: A former rule established by the SEC that requires that every short sale transaction be entered at a price that is higher than the price of the previous trade. This rule was introduced in the Securiti[阅读全文:]
摘要: A defunct stock exchange formerly located in Vancouver, British Columbia. A large number of small cap and exploration companies' stocks were traded on this exchange. The Vancouver Stock Exchange fina[阅读全文:]
摘要: Also known as the Wiener Borse AG, this exchange is located in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most established stock exchanges in all of southeastern Europe. The Vienna Stock Exchange facilitates a[阅读全文:]
摘要: Refers to the group of investors that holds a long position and is quick to exit that position at the first sign of weakness. This group of investors is generally looking to capture the potential upsi[阅读全文:]
摘要: A phenomenon in financial markets in which stock returns on Mondays are often significantly lower than those of the immediately preceding Friday. Some theories that explain the effect attribute the te[阅读全文:]
摘要: Software through which investors and traders can open, close and manage market positions. Trading platforms are frequently offered by brokers either for free or at a discount rate in exchange for main[阅读全文:]
摘要: Computer programs that facilitate trading of financial products such as stocks and currencies. Software is usually provided by brokerage firms that enable their clients to trade financial products and[阅读全文:]