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Spread

Definition 1 The difference between the current Bid and the current Ask (in Over-the-Counter trading) or offered (in Exchange trading) of a given security; also called Bid/ask spread. Definition 2 The Purchase of one Option and the simultaneous sale of a related option, such as two options of the same Class but different strike prices and/or Expiration date. also called Spread option. Definition 3 More generally, the difference between any two prices.

Related Terms: 20 Ask, Bid, Bid/ask spread, Call, Class, Exchange, ECU, Expiration date, FIN, Offer, Over-the-Counter, Option, Purchase, Ratio, Rent, Rally, SEC, Spread option, Spread, Trading
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