Forex

Spread

Definition

The difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price quoted by a broker. Represents the transaction cost.

Example
EUR/USD bid 1.1000 / ask 1.1003 = 3-pip spread.
Related Terms
Pip
Frequently Asked Question
What is Spread in trading?
The difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price quoted by a broker. Represents the transaction cost.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Spread. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/spread
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.