Stock Ticker Symbol

Key Takeaways
- A stock ticker symbol is a key factor in identifying a stock on the stock exchange.
- The stock ticker symbol on the Nasdaq Stock Market Exchange for Amazon is AMZN.
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A stock ticker symbol is a combination of unique letters, numbers, or both that helps identify a publicly-traded company. For example, the stock ticker symbol on the Nasdaq Stock Market Exchange for Apple is AAPL. Also, stock tickers allow current and potential investors to identify publicly-traded companies on stock exchanges.
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