Kaupankäyntirajoitus

Kaupankäyntirajoitus refers to a trading restriction, a measure imposed by financial regulators or stock exchanges to limit the buying or selling of a particular security or in a specific market. These restrictions can take various forms and are typically implemented to ensure market stability, protect investors, or prevent manipulative practices.

Common reasons for implementing kaupankäyntirajoitus include periods of extreme volatility, significant news events that could disproportionately affect a stock's price, or investigations into potential insider trading or market manipulation. For example, a stock exchange might temporarily halt trading in a company's shares if a major announcement is pending or if there are concerns about the accuracy of information available to the public.

The duration of a kaupankäyntirajoitus can vary from a few minutes to several days, depending on the severity of the situation and the actions taken to address it. Once the underlying issues are resolved or deemed manageable, the restrictions are lifted, and normal trading can resume. These measures are a critical tool for maintaining orderly and fair financial markets, although they can sometimes be perceived as disruptive by traders.