How can I find companies that issue multiple classes of stock?
Answer
Use Bloomberg, available on select computers in the Business Library.
- Type EQS and press <GO>.
- Type multiple shares available into the amber box under Add Screening Criteria.
- Click on 1) Results for a listing of such companies.
To see the classes of stock issued by a specific company, do the following:
- Type the ticker symbol, press the yellow <EQUITY> key, type MSH, and hit <GO>.
- For example, type GOOG, press <EQUITY>, type MSH, and press <GO>.
Note: The code MSH only works with companies that issue multiple shares.