CME-1 Trading Mechanisms & Market Operations 3

Question 1

What is the significance of 'trading volume' as a market indicator?

Accepted Answer

It represents the number of shares or value of securities traded during a specific period

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It measures the total number of companies listed on the exchange

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It indicates the percentage change in a security's price over the day

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It shows the number of new investor accounts opened in a period

Question 2

In the Saudi Exchange, what is meant by the 'pre-opening session'?

Accepted Answer

A period before the main trading session during which orders are collected to determine the opening price

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A session where only institutional investors may place orders

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The first five minutes of trading after the market opens

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A regulatory review period before new listings begin trading

Question 3

What does 'bid-ask spread' represent in securities trading?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the highest price a buyer will pay and the lowest price a seller will accept

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The difference between a security's 52-week high and low prices

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The commission charged by brokers on each trade

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The price difference between the local market and an international exchange

Question 4

Under Saudi Exchange rules, which of the following describes a 'block trade'?

Accepted Answer

A large-volume transaction executed outside the normal order book at a negotiated price

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A trade that is blocked by the regulator pending investigation

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A trade involving shares of companies in a specific economic sector

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A series of small trades designed to accumulate a large position covertly

Question 5

What is the role of a 'market maker' in a securities market?

Accepted Answer

To continuously provide buy and sell quotes for a security to ensure liquidity

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To set the official closing price of all listed securities

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To approve new securities for listing on behalf of the CMA

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To manage the investment portfolios of retail investors

Question 6

What is a 'Good-Till-Cancelled' (GTC) order?

Accepted Answer

An order that remains active until it is executed or the investor cancels it

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An order that must be filled in its entirety or not at all

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An order valid only during the opening auction

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An order placed on behalf of a corporate entity

Question 7

In the context of Saudi market operations, what is 'delivery versus payment' (DVP)?

Accepted Answer

A settlement mechanism ensuring securities are transferred only when corresponding payment is made simultaneously

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A payment method for IPO subscriptions using installments

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A system where brokers deliver trade confirmations before receiving payment

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A regulatory requirement for foreign investors to pre-fund accounts