open outcry

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Synonyms: open-outcry

Antonyms: open-outcry

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|business|finance}} A trading method whereby [[trader]]s gather in person, often in a [[pit]], and call out to all their desire to buy or sell a quantity at a given price, transactions being consummated when two parties can agree on a price. Most frequently used in [[securities]] markets.

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