A trading halt is a temporary suspension in the trading of a particular security on one or more exchanges. It can happen due to a significant news event or major order imbalance. Trading halts are designed to allow a fair and orderly market to function. They give all investors the same time to evaluate the impact of the news and make decisions. These halts can last from a few minutes to a few hours. The security’s issuer, exchanges, or regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S., can make the decision to halt trading.
Trading halt is a temporary suspension in the trading of a particular security on one or more exchanges, usually in anticipation of a news announcement or to correct an order imbalance. It is designed to prevent any unfair trading advantage that could be gained from...