An effective symbology for any class of instrument must have broad coverage, be freely available, be flexible enough for use in multiple functions, allow mapping to alternative symbologies used in related functions, and be dynamic enough to immediately account for the many instruments that arise, expire, and change on a daily basis. Open Symbology is a flexible and open system for identifying instruments across all global asset classes. The FIGI identifiers are available free of charge with no material impediments on use or access to the data. The identifiers can be used for research, trading and mapping. Bloomberg, as the Certified Provider, will continuously build, update, and administer FIGI identifiers to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness. Here are just a few of the many benefits the FIGI can provide.
The Financial Instrument Global Identifiers (FIGI) provides comprehensive global coverage of the financial markets. The ID will be invaluable for loans, cryptocurrency pairs, futures and options that lack an identifier.
Based on the same identifiers used in the Bloomberg Professional® service and Bloomberg's Enterprise Solutions, but now declared as an Open Standard, and further enhanced by additional Certified Providers like Kaiko, providing enhanced coverage in newer assets like cryptocurrencies.
Submission form via dedicated portal OpenFIGI.com and the OpenFIGI API allows mapping from alternative symbologies, or perform searches using over 100 fields as variable inputs.
FIGI identifiers are available through the OpenFIGI website with no material impediments on use, or barriers to access.
FIGIs can be used for a variety of purposes, including trading, research, and database mapping.
Unique, non-changing identifier that covers all financial instruments globally with no restrictions on usage or distribution.
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