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To: caddie

What does a one-penny spread mean?

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That’s the difference between the bid (what the highest price a buyer is willing to pay), and the ask (what a current shareholder is willing to sell it for).

A one penny spread means the market for that stock is quite liquid, with lots of buyers and sellers. The higher the spread, the fewer buyers and sellers there are.


44 posted on 02/14/2024 8:42:06 AM PST by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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To: Eccl 10:2

Thanks. I have lots of dumb questions about finance that I may send your way. Very much appreciate your help.


50 posted on 02/15/2024 7:20:51 AM PST by caddie
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