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# GetBid()

## Definition

Returns the bid price value at a selected absolute bar index value.

* This method does NOT return the current real-time bid price, but rather the historical / real-time bid price at the desired index. For obtaining the current real-time bid price, please use **GetCurrentBid()**.

* This method returns expected values when 1 tick bid / ask stamped data is used and available from **your provider**.

## Method Return Value

A **double** value that represents the bidding price at the desired bar index.

## Syntax

`Bars.GetBid(int index)`

## Parameters

| Parameter | Description                       |
| --------- | --------------------------------- |
| **index** | The absolute bar index value used |

## Examples

```csharp
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
   // If the Highs of the two most recent bars are falling, place a long stop market order
   // at the Ask price
   if (Low[0] > Low[1] && Low[1] < Low[2])
   {
     EnterShortStopMarket(Bars.GetBid(CurrentBar));
   }
}
```