Explanation of abbreviated names and stock symbols
In stock trading, various abbreviations are often used for the convenience of users, and this is what happened with stock names.
The abbreviated version of the name of an exchange asset can be found on trading platforms, broker specifications , stock charts and price charts.
These abbreviations are also called “Symbols, Codes or Tickers,” and not only the names of securities, but also the names of bonds and indices are abbreviated in this way.
However, not everyone can immediately figure out what is hidden under a particular symbol and what needs to be deciphered.
This is extremely easy to do, especially if you have internet access at hand. Simply enter the symbol into the search and select the result.
Moreover, you must not forget to enter the word “shares”, otherwise the search result may be quite unexpected.
If you use the MetaTrader 5 trading platform , things are even simpler, despite the fact that all securities are displayed in the market overview as symbols—just move the mouse cursor over them:
A tooltip will appear with the name of the company and the sector it belongs to.
As another additional source of information, you can use the Moscow Stock Exchange website - plugins/system/oyl/src/Redirect.php?oyl=aXwCqgADRpCzG1%2Fc%2BUFZ9YP8P2elRFY7sq6tw50%2BuE%2FZCtKPAWggrQ%3D%3D
Where can I find more detailed information on all assets available for trading?.
It should also be noted that the abbreviated name of the same asset may differ slightly depending on which exchange it is traded on.
