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Dual-class share structures are quite common, so here's what investors need to know.
If you want to invest in Alphabet (GOOGL 10.22%) (GOOG 9.96%) stock, you might notice that it has two ticker symbols to choose from. What is the difference, and which should you choose?
In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses the different types of Alphabet stock, what other stocks use similar structures, and what you should consider before choosing.
Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Matthew Frankel, CFP® has positions in Berkshire Hathaway, Block, and Zillow Group and has the following options: short January 2024 $200 calls on Block. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaway, Block, Meta Platforms, Twilio, Under Armour, and Zillow Group. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2023 $200 calls on Berkshire Hathaway, short January 2023 $200 puts on Berkshire Hathaway, and short January 2023 $265 calls on Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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