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Stock Exchange Automated Quotation systemThe computerised system at the London Stock Exchange which continuously updates prices and trade reports for UK securities (shares, gilts etc). SEAQ lists the market makers' bid and offer prices, together with the Normal Market Size at which those prices will be honoured. Shares traded using SEAQ are said to be traded on the 'quote book'.The very largest companies quoted on the London Stock Exchange are traded on the Stock Exchange Electronic Trading Service (SETS) which automatically matches buyers and sellers, and which is known as the 'order book'. SEAQ is used for those stocks which are too small to be traded on SETS.Similar MatchesNational Quotation BureauNational Quotation BureauA service that publishes bid and offer quotes from market makers in OTC transactions. European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (EASDAQ)European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (EASDAQ)European equivalent of Nasdaq. European Association of Securities Dealers Automated QuotationEuropean Association of Securities Dealers Automated QuotationEASDAQ was set up in 1996 as a pan-European stock market for technology and growth stocks. It now has about 60 companies listed with an average market capitalisation of £350m.UK investors can buy shares in companies listed on EASDAQ through a registered European broker. They are listed on the EASDAQ website - http://www.easdaq.com. QuotationQuotationHighest bid and lowest offer (asked) price currently available on a security or a commodity. QuotationsQuotationsBorrowers are advised to shop around for quotations from different mortgage lenders and insurance lenders before making a commitment. A quotation is also an illustration of the costs involved in the mortgage and repayments. Further SuggestionsNominal quotationJapanese Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (Jasdaq) Quotation board quotation National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (Nasdaq) Stock Exchange Automated Quotation (SEAQ) International |
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