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Spread

Bid-ask difference or yield differential between securities

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Spread

Bid-ask difference or yield differential between securities

Definition

Spread measures the difference between two prices or rates. Credit spreads compare corporate to government bonds. Option spreads involve multiple option positions. Wider spreads indicate higher risk or lower liquidity.

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