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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.

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

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 period during which the Exchange is open for trading.

The last four reported quarters.

The date when the purchase or sale of a security takes place.

As reported in exchange trading statistics, represents the total number of trades for a specified period.

A trust company appointed by a listed company to keep a record of the names, addresses and number of shares held by its shareholders. Frequently, the transfer agent also distributes dividend cheques to the company’s shareholders.

A security that can be transferred from one party holder to another without restrictions, provided that all proper documentation is included.