What does an ASX trading halt mean?
A trading halt temporarily stops buying and selling in a company's shares. Companies often request one while preparing information that could materially affect the share price.
Key points
- A halt is not automatically good or bad.
- Common reasons include capital raisings, acquisitions, funding updates and pending announcements.
- Read the halt request and the later company announcement before forming a view.
What to check next
Check what information the company says is pending, how long the halt is expected to last, and whether the eventual announcement changes the investment case.
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