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
Syntax
=mxls.QM_RawAskSize(Symbol)Examples
=mxls.QM_RawAskSize("AAPL")=mxls.QM_RawAskSize("SPY")=mxls.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
What does a large ask size indicate?
Large ask size suggests significant sell-side liquidity at the current ask price. It may indicate resistance at that price level.
What's the difference between raw and regular ask size?
Raw ask size shows the actual share count. Regular ask size may be normalized to lots (100 shares).
Why is ask size important?
Understanding the ask size helps assess how much buying pressure is needed to move the price up.
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