The highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a stock. When combined with the ask price information, it forms the basis of a stock quote.
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All-or-None Order
An order that must be filled completely or the trade will not take place.
Black Scholes Option Pricing Model
A model used to estimate the price of an option.
American Depositary Receipt (ADR)
A certificate trading on a U.S. stock exchange that represents shares of a foreign corporation.
Black-Scholes Model
A mathematical model used to calculate the theoretical price of an option.
Bid Size
The aggregate size in board lots of the most recent bid to buy a particular security.
American-Style Options
Options that can be exercised any time during their lifetime. These are also known as open options.
Block Trade
A single purchase or sale of a stock involving 10,000 or more shares.
Black Scholes Option Pricing Model
A model used to estimate the price of an option.
Blue Chip Stocks
Stocks of leading and nationally known companies that offer a record of continuous dividend payments and other strong investment qualities.