What does the bid or ask price of stock mean?

In terms of stock prices, "bid" signifies the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a specified number of shares at any point in time. Conversely, the term "ask" represents the lowest price that the seller will accept to sell their stock.

The "ask" price is something also referred to as the " offer" price, and is almost always higher than the bid price. The difference between these two prices (ask and bid) is referred to as the "spread."

The bid and ask price is the best price an investor is willing to buy and sell.

The bid represents the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a stock.

The ask is the lowest price a seller will accept for the security.

The difference between the bid and ask price is known as a spread.

Put simply, you will buy stocks at the bid price.