Specialty
RIXML 2.5 Element
A specialized research focus area or analytical expertise that can now be designated as a covered entity in coverage update messages. Specialty represents distinct analytical approaches, research methodologies, or domain specializations that research firms emphasize in their coverage universe.
Usage
In the CoverageUpdates side-car schema, Specialty is now a valid choice element within CoveredEntitiesType (alongside AssetClass, AssetType, SecurityType, Issuer, Security, SectorIndustry, Region, Country, Index, and Discipline). Coverage update messages can now communicate that a research firm or analyst covers particular specialties (such as fundamental analysis, technical analysis, ESG research, small-cap equity research, etc.). The cardinality is 0..unbounded within CoveredEntities.
Business Context
Coverage management systems track which analysts cover which entities and regions. By enabling Specialty as a covered entity, publishers can communicate analytical expertise areas that distinguish their coverage offerings. This enhancement supports more granular coverage rosters and helps aggregators and clients identify researchers with specific methodological or domain expertise.
Where It Fits
Canonical Path
Definition
| Type | |
| Namespace | http://www.rixml.org/2017/9/RIXML |
| Min Occurs | 1 |
| Max Occurs | 1 |
Attributes
specialtySpecialtyEnum |
requiredSince 2.4 |
Children
No child elements defined
Example
<Specialty specialty="Value" />Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.4
Semantic Relationships
Broadens1 relationship
Specialty element expands the coverage update capabilities by allowing specialties to be tracked as covered entities in coverage management
RIXML Release Notes v2.5, p.29— Support Specialties as Covered Entities