Classification
The Classification category provides core reference data about each ticker, combining identity and structural attributes with dynamic metadata like analyst ratings and market status.
These fields help define the context in which a security trades—essential for filtering, segmenting, and aligning strategies across capitalization tiers, industries, geographies, and trading characteristics. Whether screening for new IPOs, high-beta stocks, or ESG-conscious opportunities, this section builds the foundation for informed selection.
Ticker - Full Mode
In Ticker Screener's full mode, we display the ticker name together with its Full Name, Market Capitalization Type, Industry, Theme and Ticker Type. Additional indicators displayed:
- Purple star: Ticker has a top MarketAlpha setup.
- Orange star: Ticker is not liquid due to a low liquidty rating
- Decimal number: Ticker's market beta over 5 years.
- IPO: Company has been traded for less than 200 trading days.
- FRN: Foreign meaning that the company is an ADR or not registered in the United States.
- A green triangle indicates a daily closing range above 90%, while a red triangle signals a closing range below 10%. During regular market hours, this reflects intraday price action only. During extended hours, it includes both regular and pre-/post-market price movements.
- Green flag: Earnings were reported before today’s open or after yesterday’s close. Red flag: Upcoming earnings are scheduled after today’s close or before tomorrow’s open.
Ticker - Compact Mode
Displays only the ticker symbol of the traded security in a simplified view. Useful for fast scanning when space is limited or when detailed metadata is not required.
- Purple star: Ticker has a top MarketAlpha setup.
- Green flag: Earnings were reported before today’s open or after yesterday’s close. Red flag: Upcoming earnings are scheduled after today’s close or before tomorrow’s open.
Full Name
The complete legal or operational name of the company associated with the ticker.
Useful for identifying the underlying business behind each symbol.
DailyDollar Volume Rank
Ranks each ticker based on total dollar volume, calculated as a 3 month average turnover (Price x Volume). This composite measure captures both price level and trade activity to assess how much capital is flowing through a stock.
A lower rank (e.g., 1) indicates the highest dollar volume relative to all other tickers on the platform, suggesting elevated investor attention and strong liquidity. A higher rank implies lower relative participation.
This metric serves as a proxy for crowd focus and real-time sentiment, helping identify which stocks are attracting the most interest. It's commonly used as the default sorting method in MarketAlpha to surface the most actively traded names.
Regular CloseCompact Name:
DV Rank
Maximum Investable Capital ($)
Represents the estimated maximum position size that can be executed without materially impacting price, calculated from 0.5% of the 3-month average turnover (Price x Volume).
Helps assess trade scalability and liquidity constraints. Values below $20k indicate limited capacity for institutional or high-volume entry.
Daily Custom MetricCompact Name:
MIC ($)
Market Capitilization ($)
The total USD value of a company’s outstanding common shares.
Provides a size reference point and is frequently used in valuation and index construction.
Real-TimeCompact Name:
Market Cap ($)
Market Capitilization Type
Categorizes companies based on market capitalization thresholds.
Commonly used for filtering, risk assessment, and fund strategy alignment.
Real-TimeCompact Name:
Market Cap Type ($)
Ticker Type
Denotes the type of security (e.g., Common Shares, ETF, REIT, ETN).
Ensures accurate segmentation of instruments across asset classes.
DailySector
Broad business category representing the company’s primary economic domain.
Used for top-down analysis and sector-based allocation strategies.
DailyIndustry
Detailed classification based on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.
Supports precise grouping and peer comparisons within broader sectors.
DailyTheme
A narrative-based classification reflecting strategic or emerging trends curated by MarketAlpha (e.g., AI, Blockchain, Renewables).
Enables filtering aligned with current market narratives and investor focus.
DailyCountry
Jurisdiction in which the company is legally registered.
Relevant for regulatory, geopolitical, and macroeconomic considerations.
DailyIPO Date
The date when the company was first listed on a public exchange.
Identifies recently listed equities and supports IPO tracking strategies.
DailyDays since IPO
Represents the number of trading days since the initial listing. Tickers under 200 trading days are typically classified as recent IPOs, often exhibiting distinct volatility and behavioral characteristics.
DailyCompact Name:
IPO Days
Real Estate Investment Trust
Tickers representing shares in publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts.
REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate, and they often distribute most of their earnings as dividends.
DailyCompact Name:
REIT
Central Index Key
A unique identifier issued by the SEC for public companies.
Used for retrieving filings and regulatory data from the EDGAR database.
DailyCompact Name:
CIK
Chief Executive Officer
The name of the company’s current Chief Executive Officer.
Leadership identity can influence corporate direction, strategy, and investor perception.
DailyCompact Name:
CEO
Employees Full Time
Reported count of full-time employees.
Indicates organizational scale and labor intensity.
DailyCompact Name:
Employees
Primary Exchange
The primary stock exchange on which the ticker is listed (e.g., NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX).
Determines listing standards, trading hours, and quote structure.
DailyAmerican Depositary Receipts
A U.S.-listed security representing shares of a foreign company.
Enables exposure to international firms through U.S. markets, often with currency and regulatory considerations.
DailyCompact Name:
ADR
S&P 500
Shows whether the company is part of the S&P 500 Index (Yes or No).
The S&P 500 tracks 500 leading U.S. large-cap companies; membership brings index-fund ownership and broad institutional attention.
DailyNasdaq 100
Shows whether the company is part of the Nasdaq 100 Index (Yes or No).
The Nasdaq 100 holds the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq, weighted toward technology and growth.
DailyDow Jones 30
Shows whether the company is part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Yes or No).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average follows 30 large, established U.S. companies across industries.
DailyAnalyst Consensus Rating
Aggregated rating derived from institutional analyst coverage (e.g., Buy, Hold, Sell).
Provides insight into the prevailing sentiment among professional equity researchers.
DailyCompact Name:
Consensus Rating
Analyst Consensus Target ($)
The average target projected by analysts.
Offers a forward-looking valuation reference from sell-side coverage.
DailyCompact Name:
Consensus Target ($)
Analyst Consensus Target Distance (%)
The percentage difference between the current market price and the average analyst target.
Commonly used to identify perceived overvaluation or undervaluation relative to institutional forecasts.
Real-TimeCompact Name:
Consensus Target (%)
ESG Risk Rating
Measures a company’s risk exposure across Environmental, Social, and Governance factors.
Increasingly used for compliance, risk management, and sustainable investing strategies.
DailyCompact Name:
ESG Rating
Market Hour
Specifies the trading session in which the last recorded price occurred (e.g., Pre, Regular, Post).
Provides context on volume, spreads, and volatility associated with the price.
Real-Time