The amount subtracted from the selling price of securities when they are sold to a dealer in the OTC market. Also, the discounted price of municipal bonds after the market has shown little interest in [..]

a reduction in the normal price. EXAMPLES:

1. (pricing definition) The amount of a reduction from the selling price. 2. (retailing definition) A reduction in the original or previous retail price of a piece of merchandise. For management purposes, a markdown is stated as a percentage of net sales in contrast with off-retail percentage.

The amount deducted from the bid price when a customer sells to a broker or market maker in the over-the-counter (OTC) market. It is regarded as a type of commission. Markdown is also used to describe the downward adjustment made by market makers to their prices to reflect changing market conditions. Opposite of markup.

A markdown is the amount a broker-dealer earns on the sale of a fixed-income security and is the difference between the sales price and what the seller realizes on the sale. The markdown may or may not appear in the commission column or be stated separately on a confirmation statement. A markdown is determined, in part, by the demand for the securi [..]

A reduction in the original selling price.

Definition The difference between the highest current bid price among dealers and the lower price that a dealer pays to a customer. opposite of markup.

A price reduction of merchandise to sell older merchandise or for a specific sale period.

price cut.  Reduction of original pricing.

Amount subtracted from the selling price, when a customer sells SECURITIES to a DEALER in the OVER-THE-COUNTER market.

Unlike limited-time sales or promotional discounts, a markdown is a devaluation of a product due to its inability to be sold at the intended price. The price of the merchandise is permanently reduced [..]

A reduction in the original or previous retail price of a piece of merchandise. For comparative purposes, markdowns are stated as percentage of net sales.

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A reduction from selling price to meet the lower price of another retailer, adapt to inventory overstocking, clear out shopworn merchandise, reduce assortments of odds and ends, and increase customer traffic.

   A reduction of an originally established selling price for a special period or to move older merchandise.   Market Area

A reduction in the sales price of an item. This is usually done in order to move dead stock. It may also be done to make way for new versions of the same product or to make room for seasonal merchandi [..]

 A price reduction of merchandise to sell older merchandise or for a specific sale period.market, market area:

A reduction in price in order to stimulate sales

The amount subtracted from the selling price of securities when they are sold to a dealer in the OTC market. Also, the discounted price of municipal bonds after the market has shown little interest in [..]