Raw Ask Size
Returns the raw ask size (number of shares available at the current ask price) using QuoteMedia's on-demand data service.
What is Ask Size?
Ask size represents the number of shares that sellers are offering at the current ask (offer) price. It indicates sell-side liquidity at the best offer.
Supported Symbol Formats
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US Stocks | SYMBOL | AAPL, MSFT |
| ETFs | SYMBOL | SPY, QQQ |
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | String | Yes | Stock ticker symbol |
Notes
- Shows sell-side liquidity at best ask
- Raw value without lot size normalization
- Useful for order flow analysis
Examples
=QM_RawAskSize("AAPL")=QM_RawAskSize("SPY")=QM_RawAskSize(A1)When to Use
- Analyze sell-side liquidity
- Order flow analysis
- Market depth assessment
- Trading execution planning
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need streaming data | QM_Stream_AskSize() |
| Need bid size | QM_RawBidSize() |
| Need full depth of book | Level 2 data functions |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What does a large ask size indicate? A: Large ask size suggests significant sell-side liquidity at the current ask price. It may indicate resistance at that price level.
Q: What's the difference between raw and regular ask size? A: Raw ask size shows the actual share count. Regular ask size may be normalized to lots (100 shares).
Q: Why is ask size important? A: Understanding the ask size helps assess how much buying pressure is needed to move the price up.
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