What is a Stock Quote?
A stock quote, also known as a price quotation, is the current market price of a particular stock. It represents the current value of the stock in relation to its par value or face value.
How to Find Stock Quotes
To find stock quotes, you can visit websites such as Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, or Quandl. You can also use stock screeners like Finviz or Zacks Investment Research to scan for stocks that match your investment criteria.
Understanding Stock Quotes
A stock quote typically consists of four main components:
- Stock symbol: The two-letter code assigned to the company's stock (e.g., AAPL or GOOG)
- Name: The name of the company being traded
- Current price: The current market price of the stock
- Market capitalization: The total value of all outstanding shares of a given company's stock