Stock symbols range in length from 1 to 5 characters, and can be further broken down by exchange. There are many types of stocks, ranging from common to preferred, and with different classes.
| TSX | (Toronto Stock Exchange) Base Stocks are often 1-4 letters long with a "C.[SYMBOL]" format. Example: C.BCD |
| TSXVE | (TSX Venture Exchange) Base Stocks are often 1-4 letters long with a "C.[SYMBOL]" format. Example: C.AA |