HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt BidThe financial definition for Bid:The price a potential buyer is willing to pay for a security. Sometimes also used in the context of takeovers where one corporation is bidding for (trying to buy) another corporation. In trading, we have the bid-ask spread which is the difference between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are asking for in terms of price. Similar MatchesAsked to bid or offerAsked to bid or offerUsed in context of general equities. Usually a seller (buyer) looking to aggressively sell (buy) stock, usually asking for a capital commitment from an investment bank. Bid asked spreadBid asked spreadThe difference between the bid and the asked prices. Bid awayBid awayRefers to over-the-counter trading. Bid from another dealer exists at the same (listed) or higher (OTC) price. Further SuggestionsBid priceBid to cover ratio Bid wanted Bidding buyer Bidding through the market Bidding up Competitive bidders Click to compare definitions of Bid Click to view definitions beginning bi |