GlossaryMarkets & assets

Ask price

The lowest quoted price at which the referenced instrument can currently be bought. Check whether a broker uses the ask, bid, midpoint, or another quote for charts and settlement.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

A rounded Ask price display cannot resolve equality when stored precision and Bid ask spread differ.

Practical use

How to verify Ask price

Read Ask price together with Bid price, Bid-ask spread, Mid-price. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

An OTC weekend symbol uses Ask price from a broker model rather than the weekday market. Asset label, method, schedule, and Bid price are reported together. The operative detail for Ask price is concrete: the ask is the current buy-side quote and can differ from bid, midpoint, last trade, or settlement basis.

Evidence path

Where to verify Ask price

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.