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Analysing the performance of stocks and taking actionable decisions based on them is a complex job. You not only need several metrics but also understand them thoroughly to be able to conduct a detailed analysis. One such primary metric is the Current Market Price (CMP).
What makes CMP in the share market a crucial metric is the fact that all trades are directly impacted by it. Thus, it becomes imperative to know the concept in full. In this blog, we will explore what CMP is, understand it with an example, know its importance, and compare it with the Last Traded Price (LTP).
As the name suggests, the current market price (CMP) is the price at which the share is currently being traded. CMP is used to buy or sell a particular stock at any given point in time. During the market hours, this price constantly changes as buyers and sellers actively participate in trading.
CMP at the time of close can be significantly different from the CMP at the time of opening of the stock market. Various factors constantly affect the CMP of a stock. Some of the factors include - demand and supply, market sentiment, economic condition, company's performance, liquidity, and other macroeconomic indicators.
Suppose PQR Limited is a company listed on the Indian stock exchanges. If the price of the PQR Ltd share at the time of market opening is ₹100 per share, then its initial CMP is ₹100.
Now let’s say that, if PQR Limited reports a positive earnings report and the investors start buying the stock at ₹110, the CMP of the stock will change to ₹110. Inversely, if there is negative economic development later in the day and it causes a dip, then CMP will change to such a lower price.
As transactions get executed, PQR Limited’s current market price fluctuates throughout the trading session. This highlights the dynamic nature of the stock market and how traders utilise CMP fluctuations to make informed investment decisions.
The CMP in the share market helps investors gauge the stock’s performance. It works as a primary metric which can be compared with the historical price data to withdraw insightful information. Combined with technical and fundamental analysis, you can also project future movements in the market price.
Furthermore, CMP also holds significance while placing market orders. This is because the market orders are executed at the current market price at the time of placing the order. Knowing CMP at the time of placing the order gives you an estimate of the price at which your order may get executed.
CMP is often confused with another metric related to the stock price - LTP. It stands for the Last Traded Price. And as the name suggests, it represents the price at which the last order was executed. Though it sounds similar to the CMP, there are two major differences between the two.
CMP in the share market is the current market price at which the stock is currently trading. However, it is one of the primary terms in the stock market. There are many market-specific terms which are regularly used by traders, investors and news anchors alike. Learning and understanding these jargons will help you perceive the market-related information in a better way.
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