The profit that is earned on a bond trade by a bond dealer is called the:

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The profit earned on a bond trade by a bond dealer is called the spread, which is the difference between the bid price (the price at which the dealer is willing to buy the bond) and the asked price (the price at which the dealer is willing to sell the bond). This difference represents the dealer's profit margin. Accrued interest refers to the interest that has accumulated on a bond since its last coupon payment. Quote value is not a term commonly used in bond trading.

The Profit That Is Earned on a Bond Trade by a Bond