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Bid-Ask Spread

The gap between the best bid and best ask. A core transaction cost and a real-time gauge of liquidity — spreads widen when liquidity is scarce.

CategoryMarkets
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LetterB

Educational glossary. Not a live data feed, not a brokerage, and not investment advice. Missing market cells stay DATA UNAVAILABLE.

How to use this term

Treat “Bid-Ask Spread” as vocabulary for reading charts, filings, and lessons. It is not a live quote, not a trade idea, and not a brokerage definition of a product you can buy here.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bid-Ask Spread a live data field?

No. This is an educational glossary entry. Missing vendor cells stay DATA UNAVAILABLE.

Where should I study next?

Open the Learn library, ClearPath Education, and the Indicator encyclopedia. Regional desks stay on /desk — this page is vocabulary only.

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