What Is Spread in Trading?
Author: WINPROFX Education Team · Reviewed by: WINPROFX Compliance Team
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to trade.
Definition
The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) price and ask (buy) price of an instrument. It represents a primary trading cost alongside commissions and swaps where applicable.
Variable Spreads
Spreads may widen during low liquidity, news events, or market volatility. Published spread examples are indicative and may differ at execution.
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