## What Are the Mysterious Symbols on the Stock Market, such as XM and Others? Investors Need to Know

When opening a trading app, you may notice strange symbols attached behind stock names, such as **XM, XD, XN, XR**, and various other characters. This can confuse beginners about what these symbols mean and why they are important. This article will break down the symbols behind stocks in an easy-to-understand way so you can make informed investment decisions.

## The Significance of the CA Symbol Attached to Stocks

**CA stands for Corporate Action**, indicating that "a significant event will occur with this stock within 7 days."

When you see the CA mark behind a stock, you can click to view more details about the event and when it will happen. The details are shown as abbreviations divided into three main groups as follows.

## First Group: X-Type Symbols (Excluding Series)

These symbols start with **X**, which comes from "Excluding," meaning "investors will not receive certain rights."

**XD stands for Excluding Dividend**, meaning if you buy the stock when this symbol appears, you will miss out on the dividend for that period. However, if you hold the stock until the next period, you will be eligible to receive dividends again. (Dividends are profits paid by the company to shareholders.)

**XM stands for Excluding Meetings**, meaning investors who buy the stock today will not have the right to attend the annual general meeting. (At this meeting, shareholders can vote on important company policies.)

**XW stands for Excluding Warrant**, meaning you will not receive the right to purchase Warrants. (Warrants are securities that can be converted into common stock.)

**XR stands for Excluding Right**, meaning you will miss the right to subscribe for additional shares, usually used when the company needs to raise more capital to support expansion.

**XS stands for Excluding Short-term Warrant**, meaning no right to subscribe for short-term Warrants.

**XT stands for Excluding Transferable Subscription Right**, meaning no transferable rights to purchase additional shares.

**XI stands for Excluding Interest**, meaning no interest income from securities.

**XP stands for Excluding Principal**, meaning no return of principal announced by the company.

**XN stands for Excluding Capital Return**, meaning no right to receive a capital reduction refund. (Capital reduction involves restructuring the company's financial structure to be more appropriate, especially when there are accumulated losses.)

**XA stands for Excluding All**, meaning no rights at all. You can click to see what the company will announce.

**XE stands for Excluding Exercise**, meaning no rights to convert securities into underlying shares.

**XB stands for Excluding Other Benefit**, meaning no subscription rights for new shares or other securities allocated by the company.

###Common questions about XD and other issues

**How do I know when a stock will go XD?**
Check the stock exchange calendar on the stock market website or click the CA symbol to see upcoming events.

**How long do I need to hold the stock to receive dividends?**
You can buy just before the XD date. For example, if you buy on the 1st and the 2nd when XD occurs, you are still entitled to receive dividends.

**Do I get the same dividend amount if I buy on different days?**
Yes, regardless of when you buy, you will receive the same dividend amount.

## Second Group: T-Type Symbols (Trading Alert)

These symbols appear on stocks with rapidly rising prices and high speculation. The stock exchange has implemented measures to control this, divided into 3 levels.

**T1 (Trading Alert Level 1)**
Must be purchased with a cash account (Cash Balance) only, for 3 weeks.

**T2 (Trading Alert Level 2)**
If a stock remains on T1 and still meets criteria after no more than 1 month, it escalates to T2. It can only be bought with a cash account and cannot be used as collateral.

**T3 (Trading Alert Level 3)**
If a stock remains on T2 and still meets criteria after no more than 1 month, it escalates to T3. It can only be bought with cash, and intra-day offsetting (buying and selling on the same day) is prohibited. (Buying and selling on the same day). The trading power returns the next day instead.

A Cash Balance account is suitable for beginners because you can only buy up to the amount of money you have, limiting risk.

## Third Group: Warning Symbols for Investors

**H (Trading Halt)**
The stock temporarily stops trading for one trading session. (There are 2 sessions per day: morning and afternoon.) Usually caused by unconfirmed news from the company.

**SP (Trading Suspension)**
Trading is halted for more than one session, caused by reasons similar to H, such as unconfirmed news or failure to submit financial statements.

**NP (Notice Pending)**
The company must report information to the stock exchange. Once submitted, it changes to **NR (Notice Received)**.

**NC (Non-Compliance)**
The company is at risk of being delisted due to prolonged losses or failure to submit financial statements. The company has 1 year to rectify.

**ST (Stabilization)**
The company is maintaining stock price stability, often after an IPO, to keep the price within a certain range during the first 30 days.

**C (Caution)**
Indicates the company has financial problems or high risks. Investors should avoid.

A company is marked Caution when:
- Shareholders' equity is less than 50% of paid-up capital
- The court approves a rehabilitation or bankruptcy petition
- Regulatory authorities order financial restructuring
- Auditors express a disclaimer of opinion
- The company is a Cash Company (selling almost all assets)

## Summary and Investment Tips

The CA symbol is an important tool indicating upcoming events related to stocks. Investors should check these symbols before trading, especially **XM** and other X-type symbols related to rights and benefits.

Understanding the meaning of the CA symbols will help you miss fewer important opportunities and make more informed investment decisions. Invest carefully and stay updated with news from the stock exchange regularly.