What Is a Circuit Breaker in Trading? How Is It Triggered?
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Circuit breakers temporarily halt trading on an exchange when a security or broad index moves in excess of a pre-set threshold amount.
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Explained: Stock Market Price Bands And Circuit Breakers
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