market price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a commodity, security, or service is selling in the open market.

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market price British  

noun

1. the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc, may be bought or sold

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Etymology

Origin of market price

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

But it is possible for the market price to be higher or lower than the NAV.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They believe that if the company were completely liquidated and broken up it could yield a value of 7 to 8 pounds per share, above its current market price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

However, the market price of such funds could vary greatly from the net value of their assets, Mishra noted, as trading in those fund shares fluctuates based on investor demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In most cases, the U.S. isn’t merely buying shares at a market price but getting equity on terms unavailable to others.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

This fact alone enabled Wall Street firms to dictate to him the market price.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis