PROTECT


Meaning of PROTECT in English

Used in the context of general equities. Assure the salesman or trader that his interest, buy or sell, will be attended to, given any change in the trading circumstances;

At a price: if the stock trades at a certain Price/earnings ratiorice or price range, the trader will show this market to the salesman and thus allow him to participate under these favorable circumstances.

Floor protection: representation of a client on the floor of the exchange -- so that if size were to trade at his price or a better price, he would participate.

Volume (O.T.C.): if a certain amount of volume trades (that parallels the protectee's interest), the trade assures him that he will be able to reasonably participate in the trading activity. The extent of this protection depends on the liquidity, number of market-makers , and other aspects of the stock.

Campbell R. Harvey. Hypertextual finance English glossary.      Английский словарь гипертекстовых финансов.