Decoded Intelligence Signal

Effective Spread

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Verified: May 27, 2026

Lexicon Core Definition

The actual trading cost experienced by a market taker, measured as twice the difference between the execution price and the mid price at the time of execution; distinguishes true execution cost from the quoted spread.

Analysis Breakdown

The actual trading cost experienced by a market taker, measured as twice the difference between the execution price and the mid price at the time of execution; distinguishes true execution cost from the quoted spread. Full explanation coming soon when Journey 24 content is ingested.

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