Then, it takes a while for the application to be processed. Strategic Value wasn't assigned a symbol until March 14. But the transaction will be processed correctly if you type the symbol into the online trading screen. Each brokerage has its own procedure, so call or search first to learn about its rules for investing in pre-ticker funds.
Some tiny funds live for a long time without a ticker.
Also, you'll usually find some mention of the fund by searching through Morningstar's newswires, even though the fund stats won't make it to the Web site until the fund has a ticker. The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.