What is the difference between a stock that ends with a "f" or a "vn"?

Asked 6 years ago

I noticed a difference when I tried to buy stock. A stock that ended in "f" is .20 cheaper, but Questrade wouldn't let me buy, but I could buy the "vn". What are the differences between the two and why could I buy one but not the other?

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Andia Rispah Igobwa

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The "F" at the end of a stock stands for a foreign stock - one that is not in the US.
VN can mean Vietnamese stock.
You can invest in foreign stocks through:
Certificates in the American Depository Receipts
Regional Funds
Direct stocks
Mutual Funds
International Exchange-Traded Fund