Stock symbols are a shorthand way of describing a company's stock on an exchange. They're also referred to as ticker symbols. They can include up to five characters. Stocks listed on the New York ...

A clever stock ticker is more than just a gimmick. Whether it's WOOF, EAT, or even the initials of a former president, a memorable stock symbol can help companies attract investors. One 2006 study ...

Stock ticker symbols like NFLX help identify specific stocks on exchanges like Nasdaq. Modifiers in tickers signal investment specifics, e.g., "A" for Class A shares. Understanding stock tickers ...

Since 2010, when the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) launched the Options Symbology Initiative (OSI), it has been possible to describe any U.S. stock option simply by reading the ticker symbol ...