PENN Entertainment, Inc. Common Stock (PENN)
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Understanding Bid and Ask
The bid is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a stock, while the ask is the lowest price a seller is willing to accept. Numbers next to the bid and ask indicate the “size”: the total shares buyers want to purchase at the bid price and the shares sellers offer at the ask price.
Real-Time Updates
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Bid-Ask Spread and Liquidity
The bid-ask spread reflects a stock’s liquidity, or how easily it can be traded. A smaller spread generally indicates higher liquidity, meaning more active buyers and sellers. A wider spread signals lower liquidity, with fewer market participants willing to trade.
Use the bid-ask spread to decide between placing a market order or a limit order to optimize price and ensure better order execution.
"The bid & ask refers to the price that an investor is willing to buy or sell a stock. The bid is the highest amount that a buyer is currently willing to pay, whereas the ask is the lowest amount that a seller is currently willing to sell."
Author's summary: Understanding the bid-ask spread and real-time price updates helps investors assess stock liquidity and choose optimal trading strategies.
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