ask (asked) is the price at which a dealer (market maker) stands ready to sell. Ordinarily the ask exceeds the bid (q. V.), and the bid-ask spread is what the dealer stands to make by quickly turning around one unit of product. Also known as offer, offered, or offering price.
Barry Goldsmith
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