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AskThis is the quoted ask, or the lowest price an investor will accept to sell a stock. Practically speaking, this is the quoted offer at which an investor can buy shares of stock; also called the offer price.AskThe lowest price at which a dealer or market maker will sell a security.Similar MatchesBid asked spreadBid asked spreadThe difference between the bid and the asked prices. Basket tradesBasket tradesRelated: Program trades. Basket tradeBasket tradeA contract or other instrument for the purchase or sale of a group of shares or currencies, all of which are traded together.Sometimes used to refer to a UK share trade using every share in the FTSE 100. Income basketsIncome basketsCategory to which certain income is allocated. Losses in one basket may not be used to offset gains in another basket. Specified in U.S. tax code. BasketBasketApplies to derivative products. Group of stocks that is formed with the intention of either being bought or sold all at once, usually to perform index arbitrage or a hedging program. Further SuggestionsCurrency basketCurrency basket Asked to bid or offer "Just me asking" Basket Bid/ask spread Basket options basket warrant Asked price |
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