Penny Stock Halts
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What Are Trading Halts? (Stocks Under $5)
A trading halt temporarily stops all trading activity on a stock. For stocks $5 or less, halts are triggered by exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, TSX, TSXV) to ensure fair markets and protect investors when significant news or unusual trading activity occurs. Lower-priced stocks halt more frequently than large-cap stocks due to higher volatility.
Common Halt Codes:
- T1: Pending News - Company announcement expected
- T2: News Released - News dissemination in progress
- T12: Additional Information Requested by regulators
- LUDP: Volatility Trading Pause (circuit breaker)
⚠️ Important to Know:
- • Halts can last minutes to hours (or longer)
- • Stocks often experience high volatility after resuming
- • Research the halt reason before trading
- • Use stop-loss orders to manage risk
💡 This tracker focuses exclusively on stocks priced at $5 or less. Tracking US exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE) and Canadian exchanges (TSX, TSXV, CSE). Always do your research before trading.
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Data updates every 60 seconds • US & Canadian Markets • Stocks $5 or less
Halt codes: T1 (News Pending) • T2 (News Released) • T12 (Additional Info) • LUDP (Volatility Pause)