What Is Ticker Symbol?
Definition and plain-English explanation of "Ticker Symbol"
A ticker symbol is the unique series of letters used to identify a publicly traded company on a stock exchange. For example, Apple trades as AAPL, Microsoft as MSFT, and Tesla as TSLA. Ticker symbols make it quick and unambiguous to look up, quote, and trade a specific security.
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