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To: Andy Donati who wrote (2162)	11/20/1997 12:38:00 PM
From: Steve Morytko	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9236

Can someone explain the bid/ask size spread to me please? I've always wondered what one could deduce, if anything, from the bid/ask size spread. That is, currently my broker displays for AWRE: Bid: 11 Bid Size: 2700 Ask: 11 5/8 Ask Size: 1000 That's quite a spread but let's ignore that if it's not important. Does this suggest the MM is willing to buy more shares (to fill an order?)? How can I use this to my advantage? If someone knows a good URL or maybe a book that explains this well I'd appreciate the pointer.