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Similar to the stock price index value (SPIV), except that the TRIV is based on the aggregate, float quoted market value of the index constituents (SPIV) plus their paid dividends/distributions. TRIV is calculated only at the end of the trading session for all S&P/TSX indices.

A trading halt is imposed by the exchange, usually due to the dissemination of news that might impact a stock’s price.

The status of a listed security of an issuer whose trading privileges are active on the Exchange.

TSV is a technical indicator that examines a stock’s volume and price and compares them to determine if a stock is under accumulation (buying) or distribution (selling). If TSV is moving up, this can indicate that price may follow.

This policy requires all listed companies to publicly disclose material information in a timely manner.

These are phrases used in placing orders to either buy or sell securities. If you are placing an order to purchase ten contracts of Dell October $40 calls at a limit of 4 5/8 for the day, you would tell your broker you were placing a day order for 10 contracts of Dell October $40 strike calls to buy at a limit of 4 5/8. This gives your broker all the information he or she needs to place the order.

A charting term meaning the stock price is going down from here.

Slang used for minimum spread. Depending on the stock price it could be a half-cent, one cent or five cents.

Each time a stock is bought and sold, it is displayed on an electronic ticker tape. It is a record of current trading activity on an exchange.

The administrative fee charged for each trade.