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06-02-2006, 09:15 PM | #1 | |
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IPO pitfall
Something to think about before choosing a new stock ticker name:
http://www.livescience.com/humanbiol...ck_ticker.html Quote:
SEG (first half of Segway, "SEG" not taken yet, but there are several 4 letter symbols starting with "SEG") ROL (short for roll, already taken by "Rollins, Inc.") GLI (short for glides, not taken yet(?)) ROF (rolls on floor, as in ROFLMAO) MAD (mobility assistance device, already taken by "Madeco S.A. (ADR)") ESN (short for electric sneakers, not taken yet(?)) BAL (not taken yet(?)) Some symbols are 2, 4, or 5 letters IROL IGLI IBAL SEGC (short for Segway Corp.) SC (already taken by "Shell Transport & Trading") |
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06-03-2006, 01:32 AM | #2 |
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Definitely "SEG" if that's available, and Segway wanted to go public.
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06-03-2006, 05:58 AM | #3 |
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Easier than that....SGWY. Four letter symbol, transliteration is easy.
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06-03-2006, 08:52 AM | #4 | |
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06-03-2006, 01:00 PM | #5 | |
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The key in a ticker symbol, or so I believe, is what you stated earlier....getting one that is both recognizable and rolls of the tongue! Steven |
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