Circuit breaker

Any of a number of procedures implemented by a major stock or Commodity Exchange when a certain Index falls a predetermined amount in a Session, to prevent further losses. Examples include Trading halts and restrictions on Program trading.

Related Terms: 13 Commodity Exchange, CLU, Exchange, Index, Inc., Program, Program trading, ROC, ROCE, Session, Term, Trading, Trading halt

Other Related Pages: Category: Trading Starting With: C

Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 1035 exchange, 19c3 stock, Accrual of discount, American Stock Exchange, Amortization of premium, All or any part, Adjustable rate preferred stock, All-risks coverage, Add-on service