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Best Ask

What Does Best Ask Mean?
The lowest quoted ask price for a particular stock among those offered from competing market makers.

Investopedia explains Best Ask
In layman's terms, this is the lowest price for which someone is willing to sell an asset.

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National Best Bid and Offer - NBBO
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