X Definition & Example | InvestingAnswers

What is X?

X is an extension to a ticker symbol. It denotes that the security is a mutual fund.

How Does X Work?

For example, Vanguard offers a variety of mutual funds. The tickers end in X.

Why Does X Matter?

Many companies have several different types of securities listed. Extensions help investors understand which securities are which.

If You Have at Least $3,000 to Invest, then Follow These 3 Steps

Create a retirement savings goal
Design an investment plan to reach it.
Get a professional money manager to continually monitor and rebalance your portfolio

Sound complicated? Don't stress. Vanguard's new robo advisor service can help you put all of this (and more!) on autopilot, all for an annual gross advisory fee of just 0.20%.

Click here to learn more about Vanguard's new Digital Advisor service.

Table of Contents

Ask an Expert about X

Ask an Expert

All of our content is verified for accuracy by Paul Tracy and our team of certified financial experts. We pride ourselves on quality, research, and transparency, and we value your feedback. Below you'll find answers to some of the most common reader questions about X.

Be the first to ask a question

If you have a question about X, then please ask Paul.

Paul Tracy - 140

Paul has been a respected figure in the financial markets for more than two decades. Prior to starting InvestingAnswers, Paul founded and managed one of the most influential investment research firms in America, with more than 2 million monthly readers.

If you have a question about X, then please ask Paul.

Ask a question Read more from Paul

More From Our Experts

Using Net Asset Value to Uncover Discounted Funds

Using Net Asset Value to Uncover Discounted Funds

Net asset value(NAV) is one of the most important concepts in fund investing, and for good reason -- investors who know how to use NAV to determine a fund's fair value actually have a tool to unearth funds poised to outperform.

The Ultimate Fund Question: Mutual Funds, Index Funds or ETFs?

The Ultimate Fund Question: Mutual Funds, Index Funds or ETFs?

For many decades, investors had a simple choice: stocks or mutual funds.

Ask The Expert: What Is The History Behind The Mutual Fund And The ETF?

Ask The Expert: What Is The History Behind The Mutual Fund And The ETF?

Question: What is the history behind the mutual fund and the ETF? --Mike M.

The Advantage of Tax-Advantaged Funds

The Advantage of Tax-Advantaged Funds

When it comes to funds, investors have an abundance of metrics at their disposal to help them separate the winners from the also-rans, including expense ratio and portfolio turnover.

ETF Education Corner: Real World Examples of Tender Offers

ETF Education Corner: Real World Examples of Tender Offers

As of July 1, there are 396 funds trading for less than the per-share value of their portfolio assets.

Beat the Market with Less Risk than You Thought Possible

Beat the Market with Less Risk than You Thought Possible

The financial waters are always choppy, and during bear markets you might find yourself wondering if there's anything you can do to keep your portfolio on an even keel, short of stuffing money under the mattress.

Share

© 2021 InvestingAnswers, Inc.