They come in the data package Yahoo is using. Just deciding what can or can't be traded by retail traders is a huge job, let alone staying on top of it to filter them out. That all costs money, why spend it when the only benefit is???
Well I'm not complaining, just wondering. The free screener is good and convenient enough for quick checks.
They are tradable but have no options. They are preferred shares.
Darn, would have been cool if they had options.