Pronunciation

/ˈtɪkər/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A ticker is a device or system that displays stock market data, typically showing stock symbols and their latest prices.

Examples

1. “The financial news channel constantly displays a ticker of stock prices at the bottom of the screen.”

2. “Investors keep an eye on the ticker to monitor changes in stock prices throughout the day.”

Additional Information

The term “ticker” may also refer to the sound made by such a device, mimicking the ticking sound of a clock.