medium · Market Microstructure adverse-selection
A buyer purchases shares at $40.05 when the National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) is $40.00 bid and $40.06 ask.
What is the effective spread paid by the buyer?
- $0.02
- $0.06
- $0.04
- $0.01
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