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What is a quote?
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A quote is the current price at which a financial asset, such as a stock, currency, or commodity, can be bought or sold in the market. It reflects the most recent price agreed upon by buyers and sellers.
A quote shows the latest market price of a financial instrument.
Quotes usually consist of two prices: the bid price and the ask price. The bid is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay, while the ask is the lowest price a seller is willing to accept. The difference between these two prices is called the spread. Quotes change continuously during trading hours as new orders enter the market.
Short example:
Suppose a stock has a quote showing a bid price of $49.90 and an ask price of $50.00.
A buyer willing to purchase immediately would pay the ask price of $50.00.
A seller wanting to sell immediately would receive the bid price of $49.90.
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