Stengingspris

Stengingspris, often translated as "closing price," refers to the final price at which a security traded on an exchange during a trading session. It is the last recorded transaction price for a stock, bond, commodity, or other financial instrument before the market officially closes for the day. This price is significant because it is used to determine the net change in value of a portfolio from one day to the next and serves as a benchmark for many trading strategies.

The determination of the closing price can vary slightly depending on the exchange's specific rules. Generally, it is the price of the last trade executed before the closing bell. However, some exchanges may use a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) over a short period leading up to the close, or a specific closing auction price, to establish the official closing price. This ensures a more representative price that reflects trading activity over a brief period, rather than a single, potentially anomalous transaction.

Closing prices are crucial for investors and analysts as they provide a standardized reference point. They are used in financial reporting, for calculating daily returns, and for comparing the performance of different securities. The closing price is also the price at which many end-of-day orders, such as limit orders that are set to execute at the close, will be filled. This makes the closing price a key data point in the financial world.