Market Data Definition Language - root element. Basic header for this instance describing information about the source. While the "header" element is not required nor are any of its childen, it is recommended that it be included with a "dataDateTime" indicating the creation time of the instance document. Construct to hold the basic products for single-time or end of day quotes. Container to hold a single-time collection of data in a timeseries. Content model matches that of "snap" with an additional "dataDateTime". Construct to hold multiple "event"s differentiated by "dataDateTime". Equity Domain. Equity. See "equityDomain". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Certificate Class. Certificate. See "certificateClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Common Class. Common Equity. See "commonClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Depositary Class. Depositary. See "depositaryClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Partnership Class. Partnership. See "partnershipClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Preferred Class. Preferred Equity. See "preferredClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Partnership Class, Limited Subclass. Limited Partnership. See "limitedSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain. Partnership Class, Shared Subclass. Shared Partnership. See "sharedSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Equity Domain, Partnership Class, Units Subclass. Units Partnership. See "unitsSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain. See "civDomain". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Annuity Class. Annuity. See "annuityClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class. Fund. See "fundClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Trust Class. Trust. See "trustClass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class, Exchange Traded Subclass. Exchange Traded Fund. See "exchangeTradedSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class, Insurance Subclass. Insurance Fund. See "insuranceSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class, Money Market Subclass. Money Market Fund. See "moneyMarketSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class, Mutual Subclass. Mutual Fund. See "mutualSubclass". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Collective Investment Vehicle Domain, Fund Class, Umbrella Subclass. Umbrella Fund. See "umbrella Subclass. This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Index Domain. Index. See "indexDomain". This element is a container for arbitrary divisions of children to facilitate assignment of properties for inheritance. Intended to hold XML Schema type "boolean" (see "mdDateTime", "mdDecimal", "mdString", "mdURI"). Intended to hold XML Schema types "dateTime", "date", "time", or "duration" (see "mdBoolean", "mdDecimal", "mdString", "mdURI"). Intended to hold any decimal (numeric) data (see "mdBoolean", "mdDateTime", "mdString", "mdURI") Intended to hold any string data (see "mdBoolean", "mdDateTime", "mdDecimal", "mdURI") Intended to hold XML Schema type "anyURI" (see "mdBoolean", "mdDateTime", "mdDecimal", "mdString"). Used to denote the absolute dateTime of the end of a "period". This valuation supercedes a previous valuation, with this sequence number, in another MDDL document. An indication from the provider of the relative sequence of this valuation to a previous valuation in another MDDL document. Used to denote the absolute dateTime of the start of a "period". The administrator of record. The advisor of record. This element is a container to denote data associated with an Ask Quote. backLoad?? Value added to the component instrument's multiplier modified value in the index formula. The strategy applied to the management of the fund. This element is a container to denote data associated with a Bid Quote. Used to indicate how a calculation is formed. The measure of a company based on trading instruments issued. See "capitalization". Indicates the data and method used to calculate "capitalization". Denotes difference between this valuation and a previous valuation (per changeType). Shows relative direction of last change per scheme. Indicates the method by which "change" is calculated. Value at the end of a market open period (see "closeType"). Indicates the method by which "close" is calculated. The shorthand notation for a known item (exchange, instrument) from the appropriate "scheme". A component is a container that identifies (and the relevant valuation of) an instrument used to compute and index and the associated parameters used in that computation. The component value equals the component instruments' value (componentValue) multipled by the multiplier then added to the baseValue all multiplied by the weighting. "component" value=("componentValue" * "multiplier" + "baseValue") * "weighting". The value of the instrument to be used in the calculation of the component value. The code for the currency for the current price or amount. The custodian of record. Defines the time at which this valuation is provided. Specifies which days are relevant to the parent value. Specififies one of the seven days of the week. Indicates the method of distribution of assets. The share of profits distributed to a stockholder. Earnings. Indicates method by which "earnings" are calculated. Parameters outlining operating parameters of the exchange. Identifies the exchange for the corresponding market data, calculations, or valuations. It may contain many codes from many schemes with multiple names (including multiple languages). The intent is that enough information be given to uniquely identify the exchange. The dateTime of the first dealing of this instrument. The dateTime of the first settlement of this instrument. frontLoad. Indicates the general strategy (types of instruments) of the fund. The high valuation over the period specified. A detailed textual description of the index and the methodology used in determing the components and weighting factors of the index. A short description of the purpose of the index indicating the target audience or interest. The date at which the "indexBaseValue" was determined. Value added to the indexMultiplier modified sum of the components before applying the indexWeighting. Indicates any special processing or reliability information about this valuation. The industry/sector of which this instrument is a member. Identifies the instrument for the corresponding market data, calculations, or valuations. It may contain many codes from many schemes with multiple names (including multiple languages). The intent is that enough information be given to uniquely identify the instrument. Identifies the instrument for this component. See "instrumentIdentifier". Defines the current status of an instrument identifier. Lists those restrictions limiting components. A brief description of the style of investment strategy. Itemizes and describes techniques used in investment decisions. The price at which this instrument was issued. The last (or most recent) valuation. The legal advisor of record. The minimum nominal quantity or lot of financial instrument that must be purchased or exercised. The low valuation over the period specified. The market center or specialist providing the current quote. Indicates the state of the market. This element is a container for information about the average of the "bid" and "ask" quotes. General purpose coefficient applied to the parent's value. If the number is a fraction, "actualDenominator" gives a clue to the denominator of the value (assume 1). If the value is intended to be displayed with a different denominator, "displayDenominator" provides this clue. Used in calculation of an index per the basic index formula. Multiplied by the sum of the components before the indexBaseValue is added. See "multiplier". Used in calculation of a component of an index per the basic index formula. See "multiplier". Used in calculation of an index per the basic index formula. Multplied by the indexMultiplier modified sum of the components. See "multiplier". The textual proper name of an instrument and the role for which that name plays. This may be included in multiple languages. The textual proper name of an exchange and the role for which that name plays. This may be included in multiple languages. Used to reference a "name" from within a "code" so as not to duplicate text. This element is a container for all data related to "nav" for a fund. An indication of the number of holders of an asset. A description of the objective of the instrument. An indication of the category of the instrument. Indicates the method used to determine the "open". A count of the number of orders from a particular "marketCenter". The frequency of payment on the indicated instrument. Price/Earnings Ratio calculated by dividing the price of a stock by its earnings per share. Indicates method used to calculate "peRatio". Denotes a range of time possibily with a fixed "start" or "end" time. See "period". Indicates how "period" relates to parent. Minimums necessary to investment in the asset. Qualified Plans. The value of "1" indicates the most significant or first rank. Identifies any trading restrictions that are currently placed on an instrument. Identifies the formal role for which the referenced name is to be used. Indicates the current session status. Final price as dictated by the governing rules of the regulating agency (or exchange). Indicates the form of "settlement". Shares of a corporation which have been issued and are outstanding. A count of the number of units in a bundle (for example, the number of shares in a trade). The source of the data provided. Note that the source of the MDDL instance document (in the header) may likely be a different organization that the source of a particular data element (like a broker). This element is a container for information about spread between the "bid" and "ask" quotes. Shows relative direction of last tick. This element is a container for all data related to a "trade". Indicates the current trading status. Transfer Agent for this transaction. transferFees. Monetary value of transactions. May also be called traded value. Container for underlying components of an instrument. Indicates the units or reference of the provided valuation. Characteristic of an instrument to rise or fall sharply in price within a short-term period. Also known as 'beta'. Indicates method used to calculate "volatility". Number of items (OR value of those items) traded in the period defined. Indicates how "volume" is calculated. Volume Weighted Average Price determined by multiplying each trade by its volume then dividing by the volume for the day. Volume Weighted Open Price determined by multiplying each trade by its volume then dividing by the volume over a certain period during the open. Rate of return. Generally expressed as a percentage or a coefficient of percentage.