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The removal of a security’s listing on a stock exchange. This is done when the security no longer exists, the company is bankrupt, the public distribution of the security has dropped to an unacceptably low level, or the company has failed to comply with the terms of its listing agreement.

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

The status of a security that is no longer listed on the Exchange. The security could trade on another market.

The unique, 3-digit number assigned to each Participating Organization and Member to identify it for market transparency.

A listed issuer is delisted when the last listed security of the issuer is delisted.

The tender and receipt of the underlying commodity or the payment or receipt of cash in the settlement of an open futures contract.

A trading range occurs when a stock or average moves up and down between a consistent high and low for an extended period of time (days, to weeks, to months). The bottom of the range becomes fairly solid support as the top becomes fairly solid resistance the more times either holds. We play stocks within the trading ranges if they are loose enough to give us some room to maneuver, e.g., a 5 point range or more. A tight trading range is one that is significantly narrower than a particular stock?s usual trading fluctuations. A tight trading range on low volume is usually a very good indicator that a move up is coming.

The combined desire, ability and willingness on the part of consumers to buy goods or services. Demand is determined by income and by price, which are, in part, determined by supply.

The period during which the Exchange is open for trading.

The last four reported quarters.