In finance, a spread signifies a disparity or difference existing between two interconnected values.
Was this helpful?
98
26
TommasoTue Dec 24 2024
A wider spread in bonds can indicate higher perceived risk or lower credit quality, whereas a narrower spread suggests the opposite.
Was this helpful?
345
88
SofiaTue Dec 24 2024
This concept is prevalent in stock trading, where it specifically denotes the difference between the asking price and the bid price of a stock.
Was this helpful?
386
97
DigitalDynastyTue Dec 24 2024
The spread in stock trading represents the profit margin for market makers or brokers who facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers.
Was this helpful?
193
62
PietroTue Dec 24 2024
When discussing bonds, the spread signifies something different. It reflects the yield difference between two comparable securities, often used to compare the creditworthiness of bond issuers.