diff --git a/content/Finance/Market Liquidity.md b/content/Finance/Market Liquidity.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..55ca88a6b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Finance/Market Liquidity.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +--- +Author: + - Xinyang YU +Author Profile: + - https://linkedin.com/in/xinyang-yu +tags: + - finance +Creation Date: 2025-01-30, 14:26 +Last Date: 2025-01-30T15:16:25+08:00 +References: +draft: +description: The bid-ask spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices, reflecting market liquidity. A narrow spread indicates high liquidity, while a wide spread suggests lower liquidity or higher volatility. Split spread orders help improve market liquidity and reduce trading costs. +--- +## Bid-Ask Spread +--- +- The difference between the [[#Ask Price|ask price]] - [[#Bid Price|bid price]] + +>[!important] Reflects market liquidity +> A **narrow spread** indicates **high liquidity**, while a **wide spread** suggests **lower liquidity or higher volatility**. +> +> Liquidity is often measured as the **bid-ask spread divided by the ask price**. High liquidity typically corresponds to a spread of **less than 0.1%**. + +>[!important] Negative bid-ask spread +> This happens when **seller is selling** at a **price lower** (ask price) than the **price the seller** is **willing to purchase** (bid). +> +> If a negative spread exists, traders can **buy at the lower ask price** and **sell at the higher bid price**, creating a **risk-free arbitrage opportunity**. This activity quickly corrects the spread back to positive in efficient markets. + +### Bid Price +- The price at which buyers are willing to purchase an asset +- **Sellers receive this price** when they sell the asset + +### Ask Price +- The price at which sellers are willing to sell an asset +- **Buyers pay this price** when they purchase the asset + + +## Split Spread Order +--- +- Placing split spread orders involves submitting orders that are **priced within** the [[#Bid-Ask Spread|bid-ask spread]] of a security + +>[!important] Typically add liquidity to the market +> In some cases, exchanges may **provide rebates for adding liquidity**. +> +> For example, if the bid is $10 and the ask is $11, a split spread order placed at $10.50 creates a new price level for potential trades, enhancing market depth and liquidity. +> +> Split spread orders are particularly **useful in markets with wide bid-ask spreads**, such as ETFs or less liquid securities. These orders can help reduce trading costs and improve execution efficiency. ETFs often have wider bid-ask spreads because they **consist of baskets of underlying securities**. +