The price being offered or bid by a market maker or broker-dealer for a particular security.
Market quote: A quotation of the current best bid / ask prices for an option or stock in the marketplace (an exchange trading floor). This information is usually obtained by the investor from someone at a brokerage firm. However, for listed options and stocks, these quotes are widely disseminated and available through various commercial quotation services.
Quoted Price: Refers to the price at which the last sale and purchase of a particular security or commodity took place.