Verizon (ticker symbol: VZ) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Verizon (ticker symbol: VZC) also maintains a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange. The historical stock price graph is available on tablet and PC.
Definition: A publicly held company is a stock corporation in which the shares of stock are available to the public.
A long-term hold, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes, is owning a stock position for one year or longer. Theoretically, the longer you hold a stock, the more likely you will ride through periods of volatility and eventually enjoy profits as the underlying company grows.