Definition
The difference between the quoted buying and selling prices at the same time.
What you need to know
In OANDA US’s spread-based forex pricing, commission is included in the spread, and in the IG International CFD example, the spread may vary with liquidity. Even without a separate commission, the spread may be part of the transaction cost. A published minimum spread is not a guaranteed execution price; in the US stock market too, the quoted price may differ from the execution price.
This information is for learning and comparison, not investment advice. Verify product details and eligibility conditions against the current source.
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