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To: Clase Azul who wrote (1505)	7/30/1998 1:18:00 AM
From: Jerry A. Laska	Respond to of 2506

Bud: concerning symbols NASDAQ uses a "fifth letter" identifier in its ticker symbols. Four letter symbols, and five letter symbols in instances of multiple issues listed by the same company, are listed in newspapers and carried on the ticker screen by CNBC and CNN. These symbols are required to retrieve quotes from quote servers. Here's the complete list of the NASDAQ fifth-letter identifiers with brief descriptions: Symbol Meaning A Class A B Class B C exempt from NASDAQ listing qualifications for limited period D new issue E delinquent in required SEC filings F foreign G First convertible bond H Second convertible bond (same company) I Third convertible bond (same company) J Voting K Nonvoting L misc situations, including second class units, third class warrants, or sixth class preferred stock M Fourth class preferred (same company) N Third class preferred (same company) O Second class preferred (same company) P First class preferred (same company) Q in bankruptcy proceedings R Rights S Shares of beneficial interest T with warrants or rights U Units V When issued and when distributed W Warrants X mutual fund Y American Depositary Receipts Z misc situations, including second class of warrants, fifth class preferred stock or any unit, receipt or certificate representing a limited partnership interest. invest-faq.com