trading halt

Trading Halt

A pause in the trading of a particular security on one or more exchanges, usually in anticipation of a news announcement or to correct an order imbalance. During a trading halt, open orders may be cancelled and options may be exercised. A trading halt gives all investors equal opportunity to evaluate news and make buy, sell, or hold decisions on that basis. A trading halt may also be imposed for purely regulatory reasons.

Notes:

The stock exchange can halt a stock at anytime if they feel suspicious things are occurring in regards to the stock price. The stock typically doesn't start trading until the company releases information on their stock.

See also: Circuit Breaker, Collar

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Trading halt

When trading of a stock, bond, option or futures contract is stopped by an exchange while news is being broadcast about the security. See: Suspended trading.

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trading halt

See suspended trading.