How do I find a stock symbol?
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You can quickly find a ticker symbol by searching within the Security Exposure window or Watchlist.
To look up a ticker symbol in Security Exposure:
- In the Security Exposure window, click the Find Symbol link.
- Select the security type: Stock, Fund, Index, or All.
- Select either "Start with" or "Contain" to indicate whether the text you want to search for begins the company name or is contained within the name.
- Type a full or partial security name. To narrow your search, enter information that is as specific and complete as possible.
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- Click Search. The results appear with company names and ticker symbols that match your search criteria.
- Click a symbol to view a quote and other information for that company.
To look up a ticker symbol in Watchlist:
- In the Enter Symbol box, enter the symbol or company name.
- Select the appropriate symbol from the list of choices in the dropdown list.