P

P

Fifth letter of Nasdaq stock symbol specifying issue is the company's first class of preferred shares.

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p

1. Used in the dividend column of stock transaction tables in newspapers to indicate an initial dividend: .50p.

2. Used in mutual fund transaction tables in newspapers to indicate that a distribution cost is charged.

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P

1. A symbol indicating an initial dividend on a stock. It is used most often on transaction tables in a newspaper.

2. A symbol indicating that a mutual fund charges a distribution fee. It is used most often on transaction tables in a newspaper.