Market Data Definition Language (MDDL)
The XML specification to enable the interchange of information necessary to account, to analyze, and to trade financial instruments of the world's markets.
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MDDL 1.0-final Specification
Version:
1.0-final as of 2001/11/02

Documentation:

Files:
  • default.asp
    This page.
  • download ZIP (6.3 MB)
    Copy of this release.
    This is a large file containing a complete copy of this release (web page and all of its links).
  • download ZIP without doc (195 KB)
    Copy of this release without Schema Docs.
    This is a file containing a copy of this release (web page and all of its links except Scheme Docs above).
  • mddl-1.0-final.xsd
    MDDL 1.0-final XML Schema Definition.
    The XML Schema file that defines this version of MDDL.
  • mddlref-1.0-final.xsd
    MDDL 1.0-final References XML Schema Definition.
    XML Schema file to use if the "references" are desired.
  • mddl-1.0-final.dtd
    MDDL 1.0-final XML Document Type Definition.
    The DTD format of the definition of this version of MDDL.
  • mddl-1.0-final.saf
    MDDL 1.0-final Glossary as a Schema Adjunct File.
    ***Click on this ONLY if your browser is XML aware (else you'll see very little - use the link two below this one).
  • mddl-1.0-final-saf.xsl
    Sample XSL for Glossary.
    Browser uses this to convert the "mddl-1.0-final.saf" into HTML (not intended to be viewed).
  • mddl-1.0-final-saf.htm
    Glossary SAF processed against sample Glossary XSL.
    If you browser is not XML aware or you have problems viewing "mddl-1.0-final.saf" then click on this.
  • mddllink-1.0-final.xsd
    Facilitates XLINK functionality
  • xml.xsd
    For XML attributes, per http://www.w3.org/2001/xml.xsd.
Changes that have been completed:
  • This is the initial public release for industry review.
  • Incorporates product "Common Equity"
  • Incorporates product "CIV Mutual Fund" as a Collective Investment Vehicle
  • Incorporates product "Index"
  • Incorporates construct "snap"
  • Incorporates construct "timeseries"
To Be Addressed:
  • 1.0-beta-0005: Provide links from terms used on this page to the Glossary.
  • 1.0-beta-0014: Incorporate data from Closing Price Project into close Controlled Vocabulary.
  • 1.0-beta-0032: Convert SWIFT MIC into MDDL Controlled Vocabulary format.
  • 1.0-draft-0002: In SchemaDocs, order constructs above products above properties.
  • 1.0-draft-0004: SchemaDoc does not correctly show modifiers in "uses". See "open"
  • 1.0-final-0001: Validate ability to report earnings data.
  • 1.0-final-0002: Incorporate terminology for tax related issues.
  • 1.0-final-0003: Incorporate Glossary review comments.
  • 1.0-final-0004: Incorporate concept of Limit Indicator into vocabulary.
  • 1.0-final-0005: Enforce required subelements on containers (per Vocabulary Committe).
  • 1.0-final-0006: DTD IS NOT VALIDATED! LOOK FOR UPDATE SOON!

Specification Suggestions and Modifications:

  • Send questions, comments, suggestions and modifications to MDDL via e-mail to MDDL@siia.net
  • Post opinions, questions and issues on the MDDL bulletin board