The bid–ask bridge

The idea

The bid is a buying quote; the ask is a selling quote. The spread is a trading friction even when an explicit commission is zero.

Try the scenario

Bid ₹99.90; ask ₹100.10.

Check your understanding

What is the quoted spread?

• ₹0.20
• ₹0.10
• ₹1.00

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