RIXML Documentation

SubjectEnum

RIXML 2.5 Enumeration

47 values

Defines subject matter categories for research content, covering corporate events, regulatory matters, economic analysis, and market activities. Provides standardized taxonomy for classifying research topics from earnings analysis and management changes to monetary policy and market forecasting.

Usage

Applied through Subject elements to categorize primary research topics and themes. Used for content discovery, automated routing, and topical organization of research libraries with support for multiple subject classifications per product.

Business Context

Critical for research content organization and automated distribution systems. Enables sophisticated content routing based on investor interests, supports regulatory compliance through proper subject classification, and facilitates efficient research discovery in institutional workflows where timely access to relevant content drives investment decisions.

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Schema:RIXML-datatypes-2_5.xsd:360

Where It Fits

Elements using this type (1)

Definition

Base Typestring

Enumeration Values

AccountingAndTaxPolicy
Accounting And Tax Policy

Research that primarily examines accounting standards, tax policies, and related regulatory practices affecting financial reporting

Use when research focuses on GAAP, FASB, IFRS, IAS, accounting standards, tax policy changes, or accounting methodology discussions [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
EarningsReview
Earnings Review

Research analyzing company financial results that have already been released and comparing them to expectations

Use when analysts discuss recently announced quarterly or annual results, whether they exceeded, met, or missed expectations [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
EarningsPreview
Earnings Preview

Research providing analyst expectations and forecasts for upcoming company financial results before they are announced

Use when research presents forward-looking expectations for quarterly or annual results that companies will soon release [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
MorningCall
Morning Call

Compilation research covering multiple unrelated companies and topics that are newsworthy on a particular day

Use for daily research summaries that provide brief, actionable information across various companies, industries, and market events [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
InitialPublicOfferings
Initial Public Offerings

Research analyzing companies making their first public stock offering or trading debut

Use when research examines IPO prospects, pricing, first-day trading performance, or investment merit of newly public companies [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
ManagementChange
Management Change

Research examining changes in company leadership positions and their potential impact on business performance

Use when research discusses CEO departures, new executive appointments, or other significant leadership transitions [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.125]

ActiveSince 2.1
MergerAcquisitionDivestiture
Merger Acquisition Divestiture

Research analyzing corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, and asset sales

Use when research examines takeover activity, corporate restructuring, or strategic transactions between companies [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.126]

ActiveSince 2.1
FiscalPolicy
Fiscal Policy

Research examining government spending, taxation, and budgetary decisions that influence economic conditions

Use when research analyzes tax reforms, budget expenditures, fiscal discipline measures, or government spending policies [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.126]

ActiveSince 2.1
MonetaryPolicy
Monetary Policy

Research analyzing central bank actions affecting money supply, interest rates, and monetary conditions

Use when research examines Federal Reserve decisions, FOMC actions, interest rate changes, or central bank monetary operations [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.126]

ActiveSince 2.1
EconomicForecast
Economic Forecast

Research providing predictions and projections for macroeconomic indicators and economic performance

Use when research presents GDP forecasts, inflation projections, employment estimates, or other economic outlook analysis [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.126]

ActiveSince 2.1
SecondaryPublicOfferings
Secondary Public Offerings

Research analyzing additional stock issuances by companies that are already publicly traded, whether dilutive or non-dilutive

Use when research examines follow-on offerings, seasoned equity placements, or insider share sales by already-public companies [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.126]

ActiveSince 2.1
Regulations
Regulations

Research examining regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and government oversight affecting companies or industries

Use when research analyzes new regulations, regulatory reviews, compliance challenges, or deregulation impacts on business operations [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.127]

ActiveSince 2.1
StockRepurchase
Stock Repurchase

Research analyzing company programs to buy back their own shares from the marketplace

Use when research examines share buyback announcements, repurchase programs, or their impact on earnings per share and stock valuation [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.127]

ActiveSince 2.1
SurveyAnalysisAndResults
Survey Analysis And Results

Used for research reports where analysts examine or interpret survey findings and data

Select when the report focuses on discussing survey outcomes, participant responses, or drawing conclusions from survey data [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.127]

ActiveSince 2.1
Politics
Politics

Used for research reports analyzing political conditions and developments within specific geographic regions

Choose when the report discusses political parties, elections, government officials, or political trends affecting investment conditions [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.127]

ActiveSince 2.1
Event
Event

Used for research reports discussing events or summarizing key takeaways from meetings, conferences, or similar gatherings

Select when the report covers event details, highlights from conferences, or analysis of meeting outcomes [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.127]

ActiveSince 2.1
AssetAllocation
Asset Allocation

Used for research reports focused on how investors should distribute investments across different asset classes, sectors, or regions to optimize risk-return profiles

Choose when the report provides recommendations on portfolio allocation strategies or discusses diversification approaches [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.128]

ActiveSince 2.1
GrowthInvestment
Growth Investment

Used for research reports focusing on investments with significant potential for price appreciation, particularly companies expected to grow faster than their industry or market

Select when the report discusses growth stocks or companies that reinvest earnings for expansion rather than paying dividends [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.128]

ActiveSince 2.1
ValueInvestment
Value Investment

Used for research reports focusing on securities trading below their intrinsic value, characterized by high dividend yields or low price ratios

Choose when the report discusses undervalued securities or investment opportunities where market price doesn't reflect fundamental value [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.128]

ActiveSince 2.1
DebtTender
Debt Tender

Used for research reports discussing issuer offers to repurchase non-callable debt securities from holders through tender offers

Select when the report analyzes debt tender offers where bondholders have the choice to accept or reject the repurchase terms [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.129]

ActiveSince 2.1
BondRedemption
Bond Redemption

Used for research reports discussing issuer exercise of call provisions to repurchase callable bonds before maturity

Choose when the report covers mandatory bond buybacks where issuers exercise their redemption rights and bondholders must sell [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.129]

ActiveSince 2.1
BuyAndHoldInvestment
Buy And Hold Investment

Used for research reports discussing long-term investment strategies where investors purchase securities and hold them regardless of market fluctuations

Select when the report focuses on long-term investment approaches that ignore short-term price movements and market timing [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.129]

ActiveSince 2.1
TotalReturnInvestment
Total Return Investment

Used for research reports focused on investment performance measurement that includes both income and capital appreciation components

Choose when the report analyzes investments considering all forms of return including dividends, interest, and capital gains [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.129]

ActiveSince 2.1
CreditAnalysis
Credit Analysis

Used for research reports evaluating the creditworthiness and ability of borrowers to meet debt obligations

Select when the report examines credit risk, debt capacity, loan covenants, or financial strength of debt issuers [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.130]

ActiveSince 2.1
ModelPortfolio
Model Portfolio

Used for research reports presenting analyst-constructed portfolios designed to outperform specific benchmarks

Choose when the report discusses recommended asset mixes, portfolio weightings, or tracked portfolio performance against benchmarks [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.130]

ActiveSince 2.1
PortfolioStrategy
Portfolio Strategy

Used for research reports discussing approaches to building and managing diversified investment portfolios

Select when the report covers general portfolio construction principles, diversification strategies, or investment approaches across multiple assets [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.130]

ActiveSince 2.1
PrepaymentAnalysis
Prepayment Analysis

Used for research reports analyzing early debt repayment risks, particularly in mortgage-backed securities

Choose when the report discusses prepayment rates, refinancing risks, or early loan payoffs affecting MBS investors [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.131]

ActiveSince 2.1
ProprietaryIndex
Proprietary Index

Used for research reports discussing custom-created market indexes developed by the research firm

Select when the report covers proprietary benchmarks or custom indices, but not standard economic indicators [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.131]

ActiveSince 2.1
Recommendations
Recommendations

Used for research reports where analysts provide or update investment recommendations and opinions on securities

Choose when the report contains buy/sell recommendations, rating changes, or analyst opinion revisions [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.131]

ActiveSince 2.1
RelativeValue
Relative Value

Used for research reports comparing the attractiveness of one security versus another in terms of risk, liquidity, and return

Select when the report analyzes comparative investment merit between securities or across maturities [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.131]

ActiveSince 2.1
SpreadAnalysis
Spread Analysis

Used for research reports analyzing price or yield differences between related securities or instruments

Choose when the report discusses bid-offer spreads, yield differentials, or swap spread analysis [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.131]

ActiveSince 2.1
TradeIdea
Trade Idea

Used for research reports recommending specific trading strategies or tactical investment approaches

Select when the report presents actionable trading recommendations, pair trades, or short-term strategy ideas [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.1
Refunding
Refunding

Used for research reports discussing the replacement of callable bonds with new lower-coupon debt

Select when the report covers debt refinancing where issuers call existing bonds to issue cheaper replacement debt [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
Privatization
Privatization

Used for research reports discussing the acquisition of all public company shares by a single entity to take the company private

Choose when the report covers going-private transactions or buyout activities [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
VentureCapital
Venture Capital

Used for research reports focusing on early-stage funding for high-growth potential startup companies

Select when the report discusses seed funding, growth rounds, or private equity investments in emerging technology companies [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
Yields
Yields

Used for research reports primarily analyzing cash returns from securities, excluding price appreciation effects

Choose when the report focuses on dividend yields, interest payments, or income-generating aspects of investments [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
OutlookShortTerm
Outlook Short Term

Used for research reports providing investment forecasts or projections with timeframes under one year

Select when the report presents near-term market views or investment insights with less than 12-month horizons [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
OutlookLongTerm
Outlook Long Term

Used for research reports providing investment forecasts or projections with timeframes exceeding one year

Choose when the report presents strategic investment views or insights with horizons beyond 12 months [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
Covenants
Covenants

Used for research reports analyzing contractual promises in debt agreements that specify required or prohibited activities

Select when the report discusses bond indenture terms, loan agreement restrictions, or debt covenant compliance [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.4
Inflation
Inflation

Used for research reports analyzing sustained increases in general price levels and their investment implications

Choose when the report focuses on inflation trends, purchasing power effects, or inflation's impact on investments [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
ReleaseAnalysis
Release Analysis

Used for research reports analyzing investment opportunities following information releases or news events

Select when the report provides analyst insights on market reactions to earnings releases, management changes, or macro events [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
Geopolitics
Geopolitics

Used for research reports analyzing relationships between political power and geography affecting investment opportunities

Choose when the report examines how political developments in specific territories impact investment prospects [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
ESG
ESG

Used for research reports focusing on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance factors in investment analysis

Select when the report examines sustainability criteria, ethical impact measures, or socially responsible investment factors [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
SmallCap
Small Cap

Used for research reports focusing on companies with relatively small market capitalization values

Choose when the report specifically targets or analyzes smaller publicly traded companies based on market cap [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
MidCap
Mid Cap

Used for research reports focusing on companies with medium-sized market capitalization values

Select when the report specifically targets or analyzes mid-sized publicly traded companies based on market cap [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
LargeCap
Large Cap

Used for research reports focusing on companies with relatively large market capitalization values

Choose when the report specifically targets or analyzes larger publicly traded companies based on market cap [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.133]

ActiveSince 2.4
PublisherDefined
Publisher Defined

Used when research subject matter doesn't fit into predefined categories and requires custom classification

Choose when none of the standard subject values adequately describe the research content [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.132]

ActiveSince 2.1

Examples

<!-- Example usage of SubjectEnum enumeration -->
<element type="SubjectEnum">AccountingAndTaxPolicy</element>

Version History

2.1
+Introduced
2.4
+Added values: Refunding, Privatization, VentureCapital, Yields, OutlookShortTerm, OutlookLongTerm, Covenants, Inflation, ReleaseAnalysis, Geopolitics, ESG, SmallCap, MidCap, LargeCap

Business Rules

SHOULD

Research reports discussing or analyzing survey results must use the 'SurveyAnalysisAndResults' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagging
SHOULD

Research reports discussing political conditions in geographic areas must use the 'Politics' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagginggeographic
SHOULD

Research reports discussing events or key points from events must use the 'Event' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingevents
SHOULD

Research reports primarily discussing asset allocation recommendations must use the 'AssetAllocation' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingportfolio-management
SHOULD

Research reports primarily discussing growth company investments must use the 'GrowthInvestment' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagginginvestment-style
SHOULD

Research reports primarily discussing value investments must use the 'ValueInvestment' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagginginvestment-style
SHOULD

Research reports primarily discussing issuer debt tender offers must use the 'DebtTender' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingfixed-income
SHOULD

Research reports primarily discussing issuer bond redemption must use the 'BondRedemption' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingfixed-income
SHOULD

Research reports focused on buy-and-hold investment strategies must use the 'BuyAndHoldInvestment' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagginginvestment-strategy
SHOULD

Research reports focused on total return investment approaches must use the 'TotalReturnInvestment' subject classification

classificationsubject-tagginginvestment-strategy
SHOULD

Research reports discussing borrower creditworthiness must use the 'CreditAnalysis' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingcredit-analysis
SHOULD

Research reports discussing model portfolios or recommended asset mixes must use the 'ModelPortfolio' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingportfolio-management
SHOULD

Research reports discussing portfolio strategies must use the 'PortfolioStrategy' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingportfolio-strategy
SHOULD

Research reports analyzing prepayments must use the 'PrepaymentAnalysis' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingstructured-products
SHOULD

Research reports discussing proprietary indexes must use the 'ProprietaryIndex' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingindexes
SHOULD

Research reports making or changing security recommendations must use the 'Recommendations' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingrecommendations
SHOULD

Research reports discussing relative value analysis must use the 'RelativeValue' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingrelative-value
SHOULD

Research reports analyzing spread differences must use the 'SpreadAnalysis' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingspread-analysis
SHOULD

Research reports recommending trading strategies must use the 'TradeIdea' subject classification

classificationsubject-taggingtrading

Design Decisions

Added Subject enumeration value for survey analysis and results research reports

To provide specific tagging for research reports where analysts discuss or analyze survey results, with clear identification cues like survey analysis, findings, and respondent references

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127

Added Subject enumeration value for political conditions research reports

To enable tagging of research reports that discuss political conditions in geographic areas, covering elections, parties, and political leaders

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127

Added Subject enumeration value for event-related research reports

To categorize research reports discussing events like meetings, conferences, seminars, and symposiums, including key points and highlights from such events

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127

Added Subject enumeration value for asset allocation strategy research

To identify research reports discussing how investors should distribute investments across asset classes, sectors, industries, or geography for risk management and return optimization

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.128

Added Subject enumeration value for growth investment research reports

To tag research reports focusing on investments with significant price appreciation potential, particularly companies with earnings growth exceeding industry or market averages

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.128

Added Subject enumeration value for value investment research reports

To categorize research reports discussing investments trading below their intrinsic value, characterized by high dividend yields and low price ratios

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.128

Semantic Relationships

Contrasts With6 relationships

Earnings Review discusses recently released financial results while Earnings Preview provides expectations before results are announced

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.125EarningsReview

Fiscal policy focuses on government expenditure and funding while monetary policy addresses money supply and interest rates as distinct macroeconomic tools

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.126FiscalPolicy

Initial Public Offerings represent first-time public stock issuance while Secondary Public Offerings involve subsequent equity issuances after IPO

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.125InitialPublicOfferings

Asset allocation focuses on distributing investments across asset classes while model portfolio creates specific investment recommendations with weightings

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.128AssetAllocation

Debt tender offers allow bondholders to choose acceptance while bond redemption obligates bondholders to sell through call provisions

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.129DebtTender

Buy and hold strategy ignores short-term fluctuations while total return investment actively measures performance including dividends and capital appreciation

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.129BuyAndHoldInvestment

Requires5 relationships

SubjectSHOULD

Research reports analyzing survey results must use this subject tag when discussing survey findings, analysis, or respondent data

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127SurveyAnalysisAndResults

SubjectSHOULD

Research reports discussing political conditions in geographic areas must use this subject classification for political analysis content

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127Politics

SubjectSHOULD

Research reports discussing events or key points from meetings, conferences, seminars must use this subject tag

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.127Event

Credit analysis of borrower creditworthiness necessitates examination of debt levels and repayment capacity metrics

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.130CreditAnalysis

WeightingSHOULD

Model portfolio recommendations must include security weightings compared to benchmark allocations

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.130ModelPortfolio

Mutually Exclusive With3 relationships

Growth investment seeks securities with significant appreciation potential while value investment seeks undervalued securities trading below intrinsic value

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.128GrowthInvestment

SubjectEnum:MidCapINFORMATIVE

Market capitalization categories represent distinct company size classifications based on tradable share values

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.133SmallCap

SubjectEnum:LargeCapINFORMATIVE

Market capitalization categories represent distinct company size classifications with mid-cap falling between small and large

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.133MidCap

Constrains1 relationship

Prepayment analysis primarily applies to mortgage-backed securities where early loan repayment affects investor returns

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.131PrepaymentAnalysis

Triggers Action1 relationship

RatingSHOULD

Research reports making investment recommendations must update or establish security ratings and opinions

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.131Recommendations

Qualifies2 relationships

Short term classification defines forecasts with timeframe less than 12 months for investment outlooks

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134TermEnum

Long term classification defines forecasts with timeframe of 12 months or longer for investment outlooks

RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134LongTerm

Implies1 relationship

Reports tagged with MergerAcquisitionDivestiture subject typically require ProductFocus to be set to Issuer, as mergers involve specific companies rather than general topics

RIXML Implementation Guide v2.5.1, p.24EXAMPLE 3: