Definition
The difference between the best bid and best ask.
Why it’s relevant today
Spreads widen when liquidity falls or uncertainty rises.
Why it matters
The spread is an often-overlooked trading cost.
The difference between the best bid and best ask.
Spreads widen when liquidity falls or uncertainty rises.
The spread is an often-overlooked trading cost.
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