Stock Education

Stock Education is designed to illuminate the fundamentals and nuances of stock market investing, targeting individuals eager to deepen their grasp of equity markets beyond superficial knowledge. These posts strive to simplify the complexities of stock trading by addressing common misconceptions and providing clear explanations.

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Professional Status Explained: What Every User Needs to Know

Learn how stock and options exchanges define professional status, why it matters for compliance and fees, and how to determine your correct classification before subscribing. Avoid surprise costs by understanding market data usage rules.

How to Look Up Preferred Stock Symbols?

For NYSE preferred stock stock symbols, use a lowercase p or use a - symbol (e.g. CDRpB or CDR-B). For NASDAQ, use the full 5 letter symbol, (e.g. LFMDP).

Candles vs Quotes, What’s The Difference?

What's the difference between candles vs quotes when it comes to stock data? Market Data offers both candlestick and quote data, so make sure you use the right data for your spreadsheets.