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spread  

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  • Spread denotes the ability of an investor to trade in the market by being able to request to sell or buy financial assets/commodities at ask or bid prices, respectively. The difference between ask and bid prices is called spread and reflects liquidity available in the market. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World; Spread]

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