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Opening and closing prices, floats

This section provides information on the algorithms used to calculate:

• How opening and closing prices are calculated - Opening and closing prices use the same algorithm. The algorithm ensures that all trades at market open and market close take place at the same price.
  
• How float prices are calculated - Float prices are calculated in the same way as opening and closing prices.

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