This is a quick introduction into the letter
symbols that identify stocks according to a variety of details.
Each security has a particular letter that has been assigned to
it to make it unique and so that you can easily identify
it.
A - Class A
B - Class B
C - Issuer qualification
exceptions
D - New
E - Delinquent in required filings
with the SEC
F - Foreign
G - First convertible
bond
H - Second convertible bond, same
company
I - Third convertible bond, same
company
J - Voting
K - Nonvoting
L - Miscellaneous situations, such
as depository receipts, stubs, additional warrants, and
units
M - Fourth preferred, same
company
N - Third preferred, same
company
O - Second preferred, same
company
P - First preferred, same
company
Q -
Bankruptcy proceedings
R -
Rights
S - Shares
of beneficial interest
T - With
warrants or with rights
U -
Units
V -
When-issued and when-distributed
W -
Warrants
Y - ADR
(American Depository Receipts)
Z -
Miscellaneous situations such as depository receipts,
stubs, additional warrants, and
units
After
you’ve been investing for a short time and reading
the stock market, you’ll become familiar with these
symbols.