Offer
From Reuters Financial Glossary
(Redirected from Ask)
Synonym: Ask
A market maker's price to sell a security, currency or any financial instrument. Also known as Ask. A two-way price comprises the bid and ask. The difference between the two quotations is the spread. For example a dealer may bid for (or offer to buy) shares at $5 and offer to sell them at $5.50 so the bid/offer is $5/$5.50 and the dealer's spread is 50 cents.
See also: Bid-Ask Quote
