SectorIndustryClassificationTypeEnum
RIXML 2.5 Enumeration
An enumeration that identifies different industry classification systems used to categorize companies and securities. Includes major standardized systems like GICS, ICB, TRBC, and FactSet, as well as publisher-defined classifications.
Usage
Required attribute on SectorIndustry elements to specify which classification methodology is being used. When using GICS, the officiallyClassified attribute must also be included and set appropriately.
Business Context
Essential for ensuring consistent industry categorization across research products and enabling proper aggregation and comparison of research across different classification schemes in distribution systems.
Where It Fits
Elements using this type (1)
Definition
| Base Type | string |
Enumeration Values
GICS |
| GICS |
Global Industry Classification Standard, the official sector classification system for RIXML Research Standard Use when applying the standard GICS classification hierarchy, ensuring the officiallyClassified attribute is set to 'Yes' for official classifications [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.104] ActiveSince 2.1 |
ICB |
| ICB |
Industry Classification Benchmark system created by Dow Jones Indexes and FTSE Apply when using the ICB classification system for sector/industry categorization instead of GICS [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.104] ActiveSince 2.2 |
TRBC |
| TRBC |
Thomson Reuters Business Classification system for industry categorization Use when employing Thomson Reuters' proprietary business classification methodology [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.104] ActiveSince 2.3 |
FactSet |
| Fact Set |
Industry classification system utilized by FactSet Research Systems Apply when using FactSet's proprietary industry classification methodology [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.104] ActiveSince 2.3 |
PublisherDefined |
| Publisher Defined |
No description available ActiveSince 2.1 |
Examples
<!-- Example usage of SectorIndustryClassificationTypeEnum enumeration -->
<element type="SectorIndustryClassificationTypeEnum">GICS</element>Version History
ICBTRBC, FactSetBusiness Rules
When using GICS classification type in SectorIndustryClassificationTypeEnum, the officiallyClassified attribute must be included and set to 'Yes' to indicate an official GICS classification
Design Decisions
Established GICS as the official classification standard for RIXML Research Standard
To provide a standardized industry classification system that ensures consistency across research products
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.104
Semantic Relationships
Requires4 relationships
Publishers are required to use the GICS classification scheme to provide sector/industry classification for research products
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.63— SectorIndustry
When classificationType is GICS, the officiallyClassified attribute must be supplied to indicate whether the mapping complies with official GICS classification
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.64— officiallyClassified (Optional, YesNoEnum)
When GICS classification is used, the officiallyClassified attribute must be set to Yes to indicate official classification status
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.104— GICS
Sector industry classification requires use of standardized classification systems like GICS to ensure consistent sector identification across different research providers
RIXML Implementation Guide v2.5.1, p.29— GICS codes
Constrains1 relationship
Publisher defined sector codes can be used in addition to, but not instead of, the RIXML-defined codes
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.63— Elements and Attributes