{"id":13512,"date":"2024-07-30T16:29:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blog\/?p=13512"},"modified":"2024-07-30T16:30:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:30:19","slug":"first-day-of-trading-what-do-i-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/first-day-of-trading-what-do-i-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"First Day of Trading: What do I need to know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You just entered the ACTF IPO, and you&#8217;re eagerly waiting for that first day of trading to see how the stock performs. You\u2019re not sure what to expect, will the stock go up or down?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opening Price: The Big Reveal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We know the first day of trading for any stock can be a bit of a roller coaster, that\u2019s why we\u2019re here to help you navigate this day with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into what you need to know about the first day of trading, price limits, and how to make smart moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture yourself at a movie theater, where the ticket price is set. In the world of IPOs, the opening price is similar, but instead of a movie, we&#8217;re talking about ACTF&#8217;s stock debut. For this IPO, the opening price is set at 2.9, not just any random number but a carefully calculated starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, it&#8217;s up to the market to decide where the value goes, making this the official starting line for ACTF&#8217;s adventure! Think of it as an auction where buyers and sellers shout out their bids and offers until they meet at a price both can agree on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Higher Price Limits on the First Day of Trading: What Does That Mean?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, stocks have price limits to keep things from getting too wild. These limits usually cap how much a stock price can move up or down in a single day, typically around 20% of the previous closing price. But on the first day of trading for ACTF , these limits are slightly <strong>increased to be 40%. <\/strong>This means the price can swing much more freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the ACTF stock is priced at EGP 2.9. Under normal circumstances, the highest it could go in one day would be EGP 3.48 (20% above EGP 2.9). But with higher price limits, the price could soar to EGP 4.06 or drop to EGP 1.74 within minutes! This creates a lot of volatility, meaning prices can change rapidly and unpredictably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Buy or Sell my Shares on the First Day?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know we have 2 options for buying and selling, either you put in a market order or a limit order, lets recap them quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market Orders:<\/strong> Think of market orders as the &#8220;I&#8217;ll take it now!&#8221; option. You place an order, and it gets executed at the best available price at that moment. It&#8217;s fast and straightforward\u2014great if you want to get in or out of a stock quickly. But here&#8217;s the catch: <strong>you might end up paying more or getting less than you expected if the market&#8217;s moving fast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limit Orders:<\/strong> Now, if you want more control,&nbsp; you&#8217;ll love limit orders. With these, you set the max price you&#8217;re willing to pay to buy a stock or the minimum you&#8217;ll accept to sell. It\u2019s like saying, &#8220;I&#8217;ll buy it, but only if it\u2019s this price or better!&#8221; or &#8220;I\u2019ll sell, but not for less than this!&#8221; It\u2019s a great way to make sure you stick to your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s New for the First Day?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep things smooth and stress-free, we&#8217;ve made some adjustments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Market Buy Orders:<\/strong> We&#8217;re disabling market buy orders to protect you from wild price swings. We don\u2019t want you accidentally paying way more than you planned because of some crazy fluctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes to Market Sell Orders:<\/strong> We\u2019re enabling market sell orders so you have the freedom to sell your shares at the going rate. If you\u2019re looking to get out, you can do it quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limit Orders Are Go!:<\/strong> Both buy and sell limit orders are live! Set your preferred price and relax knowing your orders will only go through at the price you&#8217;re comfortable with. It&#8217;s like having a shopping list with exact prices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s show you how to place a Limit Order on Thndr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll go to the ACTF landing page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press on sell\/buy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press on Limit order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the needed information on the price you want to sell\/buy on\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201cReview Order\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then you can confirm your order.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to keep in mind.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitor Closely:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep an Eye on the Market:<\/strong> With higher price limits, it\u2019s crucial to watch the stock closely. Prices can move quickly, so stay informed and ready to make decisions based on the latest information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make Educated Decisions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay Calm and Think Clearly:<\/strong> Volatility can be nerve-wracking, but it\u2019s important to stay calm. Use the data and tools available to you, do your research, and make decisions that align with your investment strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The first day of trading can be both an opportunity and a challenge. By understanding how the system works and using strategies like limit orders, you can navigate this volatile environment with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about Act Financial and make an informed decision, visit our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/therumble.app\/ar\/home\">Rumble <\/a>where you will find all sorts of information and content to help you make the right decision for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Investing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You just entered the ACTF IPO, and you&#8217;re eagerly waiting for that first day of trading to see how the stock performs. You\u2019re not sure what to expect, will the stock go up or down?&nbsp; Opening Price: The Big Reveal We know the first day of trading for any stock can be a bit of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":13514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[255,298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-updates","category---en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13512"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13515,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13512\/revisions\/13515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thndr.horizondm.com\/blogpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}