Bloomberg Global ID(BBGID)

Issued by Bloomberg

Website
http://bsym.bloomberg.com/sym/

Type
Security

Status
Private

Definition
The Bloomberg Global ID, or BBGID, is a 12-digit alpha-numeric, randomly generated ID covering active and non-active securities.

Additional Information
Securities to which BBGIDs can be issued include common stock, options, derivatives, futures, corporate and government bonds, municipals, currencies, and mortgage products. Unique BBGIDs identify securities as well as individual exchanges on which they trade. Composite BBGIDs are also issued to represent unique securities across related exchanges. BBGIDs are available through Bloomberg’s Open Symbology portal delivery with no material impediment on redistribution.

Wikipedia Entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomberg_Global_Identifier

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