Exploring Stock and ETFs Quotes

The quote page shows the essential information such as bid, ask, market cap and more (also known as Level 1 data).

1. Select the Symbol lookup bar.
   • Here, you will also see choice to view your Recent searches, which will show your recently searched stocks and ETFs.
   • You will also see a list of top gainers, most active, best rated and most rated stocks that you can also choose from.
   • To browse bonds and Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) online, select GICs and Bonds.
2. Enter the ticker symbol, or search by the company or ETF name.
   • After you’ve found the security you’re looking for, simply select it to open the quote page.

The quote page provides clear information on the security you're interested in.

3. The security’s ticker symbol and name will be visible, along with the last traded price, and P&L since market open.
4. To add this security to your watchlist(s), tap the Add to watchlist option. Next, select the watchlist(s) that you would like to add this symbol to.
5. You can scroll your mouse across the chart to view the price change over the selected time range.
6. Change between viewing different time ranges from one day (1D) to this security’s Max time range (since the security first started trading).

To view the stock or ETF quote, choose your self-directed account and preferred order type from the widget located on the right side of the screen.

Below the historical performance chart, you’ll find the Key statistics about the stock or ETF you have selected.

Here you’ll find detailed information to give you a statistical perspective of how the asset is currently trading in relation to its past performance, key ratios, upcoming important dates and more.

1. Previous close shows the price at market close (4:00 pm ET) from the previous trading day.
2. The Open represents the price at market open (9:30 am ET).
3. The Low and High are the lowest and highest the stock or ETF has traded since the market open.
4. Similarly, the 52 week low and 52 week high are the lowest and highest the stock or ETF has traded in the last 52 weeks.
5. Dividends displays the dollar amount of the current dividend issued per share (if one is paid out).
6. Ex-date is the deadline to buy a stock/ETF in order to receive the next dividend. To qualify for the dividend payment, you must own the shares at least 1 business day before the ex-date.
   • In the example above, for an ex-date of June 16th, 2023 you would need to purchase the shares by June 15th, 2023 to qualify for the dividend.
7. EPS represents the annual Earnings per share of this security, while P/E (price to earnings ratio) compares the share price against the EPS.
   • Learn more about EPS and P/E in this article about Corporate earnings and guidance.
8. Earnings date shows the anticipated earnings date for a company. This date may shift due to holidays and other factors, and the date shown in the platform is not finalized until a company confirms their earnings a few weeks before release.
   • this article about Corporate earnings and guidance.
9. Market cap shows the “worth” of a company by multiplying the number of shares by the current share price.

1. Bid sz represents the number of shares buyers are willing to purchase at a specified bid price. While Ask sz refers to the number of shares sellers are willing to sell at a specified ask price.
2. Volume indicates how many shares of this security have traded hands since the market opened today.
3. Avg volume indicates the average number of shares traded each day during regular hours.
4. Shares shows how many shares of this security are currently available to be traded on the open market.
5. Security type displays the category of the asset. For example, stocks, ETFs, bonds or cash.
6. The Last trade field shows the time when the last trade has taken place for this security.
7. Long and Short MR represents the Margin requirements for this security when buying (long) or shorting (short).

Note: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial or investment advice by any individual. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representations or warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Questrade, Inc., its affiliates or any other person to its accuracy.