GLOSSARY

Opening auction

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

A brief process at the start of each trading session where the exchange collects orders and sets a single official opening price.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

Not shown directly — it's why the very first price of the day can look different from a normal trade.

WATCH OUT FOR

The opening price can differ from the closing price used in some app calculations, depending on the data source.

EXPLAINED IN

Why prices move while the market is shut

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