The most common measure of ________ is the spread between the number of stocks that advance in price and the number of stocks that decline in price.
A) market breadth
B) market volume
C) odd-lot trading
D) short interest

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Market breadth is the most common measure of the overall health of the stock market. It measures the spread between the number of stocks that advance in price and the number of stocks that decline in price. This gives an idea of whether the market is being driven by a few strong stocks or if there is broad-based strength across the market as a whole. Market volume, odd-lot trading, and short interest are not measures of market breadth.

The Most Common Measure of ________ Is the Spread Between