A slang expression that describes a situation where market prices are dropping rapidly. Stock market commentators may say: "The stock...

The period of time that lapses between an announcement of an initial public offering (IPO) and the moment the shares...

It stands for alternative trading system; an electronic trading system that uses sophisticated algorithms to transmit orders in real time...

An electronic trading system that uses sophisticated algorithms to transmit orders in real time and optimally and automatically match buyers...

Using the funds borrowed from a broker to trade securities (e.g., stocks). Buying on margin works also for bonds, options,...

Using the funds borrowed from a broker to trade securities (e.g., stocks). Margin trading works also for bonds, options, among...

A peg order (midpoint peg order) that is used to peg the price to the less aggressive side of the...

A ratio that is constructed by relating shares sold short by an exchange member (New York Stock Exchange) to total...

A crossing network that links with the broadest range of existing dark pools, directing flows of orders to platforms which...

The moment when trading stops for the session, though prices are still not final because some trades need to go...