On balance

Used for listed equity securities. Left over after pairing off other market buy and sell orders, usually before the opening of a stock or market but at times at the close (especially during index expirations). See: Imbalance of orders.

On Balance

1. In equities, the state of trade in which there are a roughly equal number of buy orders and sell orders on a given trading day. This indicates stability in the market. See also: Imbalance of orders.

2. Leftover buy and sell orders that are dealt with either before or after the trading day. In this situation, brokers attempt to find a buyer or seller for the on balance equity.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.