What is Closing Auction Session? | Explained
MeridStreet AI summaryThe Closing Auction Session, or CAS, is a mechanism used to determine the closing price of a stock exchange. It's a process where buy and sell orders are matched in a way that aims to provide a fair and efficient price for all participants. The goal of CAS is to improve market quality by reducing volatility, closing-price variance, and spreads, while also increasing liquidity and price efficiency.
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Why it matters
The Closing Auction Session should be evaluated based on measurable improvements in market quality. This means looking at lower tracking errors and reduced closing-price variance, which can lead to a more stable market environment.
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Winners
- Equity traders
- Market makers
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