Essential

Ask (Offer)

The price at which a seller is willing to sell a security. Also known as the offer price.

Definition

The ask price (or offer price) is the lowest price at which a seller is willing to sell. When you want to buy, you pay the ask price. The ask is always higher than the bid, with the difference being the spread.

How It Works

Quote: 1.1000 (bid) / 1.1002 (ask)
Buy orders execute at the ask
Ask = right-hand side of quote
Also called "offer" in some markets

Trading Tips

Watch for ask price when entering long positions

Slippage occurs when ask moves before execution

During volatility, ask can spike significantly

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