What is a Stock Quote?
Stock quotes, also known as equity prices or market capitalization, are the prices of shares in publicly traded companies. They represent the current value of one share of stock in an open market.
How Do Stock Quotes Work?
Stock quotes work through a complex process involving multiple parties: buyers and sellers, exchanges, and regulators. When you buy or sell shares, you're essentially buying or selling ownership in a company.
Types of Stock Quotes
There are several types of stock quotes, including:
- Market capitalization (market cap)
- Ticker symbol
- Stock exchange code
- Currency and unit price (e.g., USD/EUR)