Back Description Ticker symbols for options are formed one way for stock and index option, and another way for futures options. It is also important to note that the option root is never more than 3 characters.
Some exchanges do something a little differently from the norm.
Here we outline those changes that we know about. These pages also contain comprehensive listings of option and futures root symbols. This document last revised August 1, 2000. Inc. NYSE and AMEX quotes are delayed by at least 20 minutes. All other quotes are delayed by at least 15 minutes.