The spread is the numerical difference between the bid price and the ask price of an asset and represents the broker’s fee or trading cost. Spreads can be fixed or variable, depending on market conditions and the broker’s pricing model.
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The difference between a stock’s bid and ask price reflects transaction cost.
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