Market Basics
Quote
A current market snapshot showing pricing information for an investment.
Also called: market quote
What it means
A quote is the current pricing information for a security, such as the bid price, ask price, and last traded price. Some quote systems also show volume, daily range, and other data.
Why it matters
Users often look at a quote first, but a quote only shows a moment in time and does not tell the full story about value or risk.