Tools/Quotes Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the latest quote for a stock?

Easy. Enter the symbol or name in the lookup box on the home page. Or go here for stock quotes or mutual fund quotes . Our stock quotes are extended, featuring information like the price-to-earnings ratio and the 52-week high and low. You'll also find a small write-up about the company, the latest financials, like annual revenue and earnings per share, and an intraday stock chart. Our quote data come from Standard & Poor's ComStock, our historical data from Market Guide, our earnings estimates and broker recommendations from First Call and our mutual fund data from Lipper Inc.

Are stock quotes delayed or real time?

When the U.S. exchanges are open, our stock and fund quotes are at least 15 minutes old. You'll be asked to agree to terms set forth by the exchanges. Enjoy.

How do I get help for my Streaming Real-Time Portfolio Tracker?

For help or assistance, please send an email to thestreethelp@b4utrade.com or call us at 1-800-660-3233.

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Where can I get more detailed company information?

All readers can dig into our deep company research pages. Once you have entered a ticker symbol for a stock or fund, you will find links for more information, including Company Profiles, Cash Flow, and Income Statements.

Where can I get a mutual fund quote?

Right here . Our extensive data from Lipper Inc. are updated each evening. So you can get your fund's net asset value, plus performance figures over 13 weeks, year-to-date, one year, three years and five years. Plus, you'll find helpful information like the fund's manager and his or her tenure, the minimum sales charge, the expense ratio and the trusty 800 number.

How do I know how my fund compares to its peers?

Check our Fund Finder . You can sort by fund type (e.g. growth, value, core), net assets (e.g. under $50 million, $50 - $150 million)and by return time period (e.g. one week, 14 weeks, month to-date) to see how things are stacking up.

Where are the charts?

BigCharts is serving up the latest price charts for your favorite stock or mutual fund . Our flexible tool lets you display information in all types of formations, from candlesticks to Bollinger bands.
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What's happening to the markets in the rest of the world?

Good think that you asked. We also include a Global Indices page that will tell you where the major worldwide exchanges currently stand. Although, by the time you get up in the morning, some have already lost or made fortunes, you can check on their progress by checking out our index page .

How does search work?

Our search feature is faster and more effective than ever. You can either search by word, or you can search by author, date and ticker symbol, in any combination.
This feature is a centerpiece in our efforts to make TheStreet.com a power tool for investing ideas and research.

Where do I send a question about Tools/Quotes?

Have a question, a concern, a suggestion? Please send an Email to our Customer Service Department .

How do I use Tools/Quotes to find the perfect investment?

Strap on that thinking cap and start cranking through our top-shelf reporting. If you need some more background, you'll find primers and investor education pieces in our Basics section. Once you've got some ideas, use our tools to help you assess whether a stock or fund matches your investment criteria.

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