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bid and asked

Definition

Stockbroker's quotation where 'bid' refers to the highest price the buyer wants to pay, and 'asked' refers to the lowest price the seller will accept. The difference between the two prices is called a bid and asked spread, or just a spread. Though common to all trading in securities, this term is more prevalent in over-the-counter markets.

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