Can you guess the company based off its ticker symbol?

A stock symbol, also known as a ticker symbol, is a unique set of letters used to identify companies' stock for trading purposes. Some of these symbols are recognizable right away, but some are a little harder to decipher. For the companies in this simple stock ticker trivia game, the symbols use word association to connect them to the parent company. How many can you guess based on this list?

Tip: You'll have to scroll toward the bottom of this issue of Morning Brew's newsletter to find the game and the answers can be found further down the page.

Questions:

• What is a ticker symbol and why is one necessary for publicly traded companies?
• Can you find or give examples of other companies with symbolic ticker symbols?
• What are the pros and cons of using an abbreviation of a company's name (ex: Netflix, NFLX) vs. using creative word association?
• Would a company's ticker symbol play a role in whether you choose to buy their stock? Explain why or why not.

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NGPF's Investing unit has tons of helpful resources to get your students started in thinking about the stock market.

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Looking for more interactive resources? Be sure to check out the NGPF Interactive Library. 

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan is the Partnerships and Adoption Manager for Next Gen Personal Finance’s midwest region. He brings his experience as a former teacher, curriculum designer, and sales and marketing professional to state organizations and school districts in supporting the implementation of their personal financial education efforts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and earned his teaching credential from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He proudly taught at two rural high schools in Wisconsin before transitioning to curriculum design at NGPF, and is now excited to be on the front lines in delivering the best possible financial education in the midwest. He and his wife have three beautiful daughters, each of which inspire him to share the impact of being sound financial stewards both at home and as lifelong learners.