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How to Calculate Spread

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 30, 2025 at 3:22PM

Key Points

  • Bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price buyers pay and the lowest sellers accept.
  • Yield spread compares returns between two bonds, important for assessing investment value.
  • Option spreads involve buying and selling options at varied prices or dates for strategic trading.
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