Market Abuse

Material Non-Public Information

Definition

What is Material Non-Public Information?

Important information not available to the public that could affect an investment decision or security price.

Example in practice

Unreleased earnings and takeover plans may be material non-public information.

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A trade or series of trades creating the appearance of activity without a genuine change in beneficial ownership.

Placing orders without genuine intent to execute in order to mislead other market participants.

A form of manipulation involving multiple deceptive orders at different price levels.

Income generated from selling goods or services before expenses are deducted.

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