Market Data Definition Language (MDDL)
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MDDL 2.4-draft : earningsRef
MDDL 2.4-draftSchema DocumentationNo Graphics?
Index: MDDL 2.4-draft Schema Documentation
Element: earningsRef
Description: Reference to which earnings value was used.
Used by: peRatio 
Attributes:    
Uses:
Classification: Simple "property"
Diagram: