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Definition of

buy on opening

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purchase early in day a purchase of securities or insurance policies made at the beginning of the trading day

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Definitions of ’buy on opening’ and meaning of ’buy on opening’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’buy on opening’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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