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What is The Bid-Ask Spread?

Learn about Bid-Ask Spreads and how they relate to the markets and options trading.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept (ask) for an asset. It represents the transaction cost and liquidity of the asset.

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