DisciplineTypeEnum
RIXML 2.5 Enumeration
Categorizes research content based on analytical approach and methodology, distinguishing between Investment (bottom-up detailed analysis), Strategy (top-down high-level approach), and Economics (economic science-based analysis)
Usage
Required attribute in Discipline elements to classify the intellectual framework and analytical approach used in research content
Business Context
Essential for organizing research content by analytical methodology, enabling consumers to filter and access research that matches their preferred analytical approach or expertise area
Where It Fits
Elements using this type (1)
Definition
| Base Type | string |
Enumeration Values
Investment |
| Investment |
Content generated through systematic, detailed examination of specific topics with focused analysis based on particular facts using a bottom-up approach Use when research employs detailed fundamental analysis of individual securities or specific investment opportunities [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.81] ActiveSince 2.1 |
Strategy |
| Strategy |
Content with high-level viewpoints derived using strategic analysis and top-down approaches, including relative value identification Select when research focuses on broad market strategy, asset allocation, or high-level investment themes [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.81] ActiveSince 2.1 |
Economics |
| Economics |
Research approach that focuses on macroeconomic analysis, market conditions, and economic forecasting rather than individual security analysis Use when all reports from a particular analyst consistently cover economic topics, trends, or market-wide economic analysis [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.13] ActiveSince 2.1 |
Examples
<!-- Example usage of DisciplineTypeEnum enumeration -->
<element type="DisciplineTypeEnum">Investment</element>Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.1
Business Rules
Investment discipline content represents a bottom-up approach involving systematic examination of specific facts, while Strategy discipline represents a top-down approach
Semantic Relationships
Requires2 relationships
The researchApproach attribute becomes required when the disciplineType is set to Strategy
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.47— Discipline
The researchApproach attribute becomes required when the disciplineType is set to Investment
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.47— Discipline
Contrasts With1 relationship
Investment discipline uses bottom-up detailed examination approach while Strategy uses top-down high level approach
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.81— Investment
Narrows1 relationship
Strategy discipline includes relative value approach which identifies undervalued and overpriced securities for trading decisions
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.81— Strategy