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US market
US market
OTC Trading/Pink Sheets FAQsHere you'll find quick answers to common questions about over the counter trading.1. What is over-the-counter (OTC) trading?Over-the-counter (OTC) trading, also known as off-exchange trading, occurs in the OTC market. Unlike traditional exchanges, the OTC market does not have a physical location or a set group of members and is not regulated by a securities exchange. Instead, trades are conducted through a network of
What is the US stock order book?US Order Book provides 60 levels Bid and Offer, covering pre-market, regular, post-market, and overnight trading sessions.1. Feature Overview1.1 Depth ChartThe Depth Chart displays the number of buy and sell orders at various price levels. It is based on the top 60 levels of buy and sell orders.Horizontal Axis: It displays order prices. From left to right, the four prices are: the low price of the 60 bid levels, the
US Trading RulesThe US stock market provides a flexible trading mechanism that supports T+0 trading (day trade) and pre-market, after-hours trading. It has no price limits, and the minimum trading unit is 1 share. Below is a detailed introduction.1. US Stock Market Trading HoursUS Eastern Standard Time (EST)09:30 AM – 16:00 PMSingapore Standard Time10:30 PM – 05:00 AMStandard Time09:30 PM – 04:00 AMDaylight Savings Time
US Stock Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading RulesUS stock pre-market and after-hours trading are extended trading sessions outside of regular hours. The corresponding Singapore Standard Time (SGT) varies depending on Daylight Saving Time (DST), and there is no unified official price. Below is a detailed introduction.1. Pre- & post-market trading sessionIn addition to the regular trading sessions, US stocks also have extended pre-market and post-market trading sessi
Understanding Order TypesThis article details the core rules, trigger logic, and ideal scenarios for six advanced order types, designed to meet the need for precise trading in various market conditions.1. Limit OrdersLimit ordersneed to specify the transaction price, and will only be executed when the market hits the specified price or better. Trading at a better price means that the shares are traded at a price lower than the limit price wh
What Is a Market Order?A market order is an order to buy or sell a security at the market's current best available price. Market order occurs when you provide instruction to Longbridge to execute a trade (buy or sell) immediately at the market price. It does not guarantee a specified price, and the investor cannot control the done price of the order.1. Is there anything I need to pay special attention to when placing a market order?
What's US Fractional Shares Trading?A fractional share order of US stocks refers to an order in the US securities market with a trade quantity that includes a decimal. Fractional shares trading typically offers lower costs because you can purchase only the desired amount of stock instead of using extra funds to buy a whole share, thereby lowering the investment threshold and enabling flexible portfolio allocation.1. Stocks eligible for fractional share
US Stock Short Selling (Securities Financing) FAQsHere you'll find quick answers to common questions about short selling (securities financing) of US stocks.1. What should I know about short selling (securities financing) of US stocks?Securities financing represents one of the fundamental methods for short selling in the US stock market - a strategy that contrasts with taking a long position. When you anticipate a stock's price decline but do not own it, you can bor
What is the US stock overnight session?The overnight session refers to the trading period from 20:00 to 3:50 Eastern Time (ET) the next day, marking the start of the next trading day. Pre-market, regular trading, after-hours, and overnight sessions form the 24-hour trading system for the US stock market, supporting select stocks and ETFs.1. Introduction to the US stock overnight sessionOvernight trading hours run from 08:00 - 15:50 SGT during daylight sav
Options Trading FAQsThis article provides quick answers to frequently asked questions about options.1. If a short call option is exercised, can I settle it with the underlying shares? Do I need to enable this function separately?Settlement using underlying shares is the default settlement method. No separate action is required to enable this function.2. Why do some US stocks not have options trading?Longbridge currently supports options
Basic Knowledge Of US Stock Options1. What are stock options？A stock option is a standardised contract with a stock as the underlying asset, thus it can be traded on an exchange and settled by a clearing house.Stock options can be divided into call options and put options according to the differences of rights between right owners;American options and European options according to the exercise method;Cash settlement and physical delivery according to
American Depository Receipt Custody FeesThis article provides a detailed introduction to American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and the custody fees associated with them.1. What is ADR?American Depositary Receipt ("ADR") refers to a negotiable certificate issued by U.S. commercial banks to facilitate the trading of foreign securities in the U.S. stock market. This certificate represents a specified number of shares of non-U.S. companies that are held by a U.S
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