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# Ticker symbol
URL: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/ticker-symbol
Last modified: 2026-10-17

A ticker symbol is the short code an exchange gives a listed security: NVDA for Nvidia, AAPL for Apple. Nasdaq tickers usually run four letters and NYSE ones up to three. It is the first thing on screen in [one NVDA trade, start to finish](https://mochatrade.com/learn/start-here/nvidia-trade-walkthrough), and a contract on the stock carries the same code, as [the Mochatrade listing](https://mochatrade.com/support/what-can-i-trade-on-mochatrade) shows.

## Related terms

- NYSE: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/nyse
- NASDAQ: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/nasdaq
- Brokerage account: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/brokerage-account
- NYSE Arca: https://mochatrade.com/learn/glossary/nyse-arca
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