Market Structure
Bid-Ask Spread
Quick Definition
The difference between the highest price a buyer will pay (bid) and the lowest price a seller will accept (ask). Wider spreads indicate lower liquidity and higher trading costs.
Example
The 2% bid-ask spread on this low-volume stock ate into my profits.
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