trading halt
Definition
Short pause in the trading of a particular security for a particular reason (such as an anticipated news announcement). It generally last about 30 minutes during which some activities (such as open order cancellation and exercising of options) are allowed to continue. Also called suspended trading.
trading halt is in the Investing and Securities & Futures Trading subjects.
trading halt appears in the definition of the following term: suspended trading
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