The bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price buyers will pay (bid) and lowest price sellers will accept (ask). It's a hidden cost of trading. Tight spreads indicate liquidity; wide spreads mean higher costs.
Example
Bid $99.95, Ask $100.05 = $0.10 spread.
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