Spread

The spread is the difference between the buy price and the sell price of an asset.

Approved short definition: The difference between the buy price and sell price. Example: If the buy price is $100 and the sell price is $98, the spread is $2. Do not use: Do not use “spread” as a synonym for eToro markup or spread fee. The spread is the difference between buy and sell prices; the eToro markup is a separate component included in the spread for certain asset types. Aliases / search terms: Bid-ask spread, buy-sell spread, market spread, price spread, spread cost, spread difference, bid price, ask price, buy price, sell price Related terms: Buy Price, Sell Price, Spread Fee, Markup, P/L, Position, Asset, Liquidity, Volatility, Trading Hours