open

Definition 1

The first price of a given security or commodity in a trading session; here also called opening.

Definition 2

The beginning of the regular trading session on an exchange.

Definition 3

To establish an account or a letter of credit.

Definition 4

The status of an order which has not been executed or canceled.

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at the opening order, bell

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