TermEnum
RIXML 2.5 Enumeration
An enumeration defining time frame classifications for ratings, weightings, and financial projections, distinguishing between short-term (less than 12 months) and long-term (12 months or longer) perspectives. This enumeration provides standardized time horizon categorization across various research elements.
Usage
Applied as attribute values for timeFrame in Rating and Weighting elements to specify the temporal scope of analyst opinions. Used to categorize the duration context for investment recommendations and financial forecasts.
Business Context
Essential for investors distinguishing between tactical and strategic investment recommendations. Enables proper interpretation of analyst opinions within appropriate time contexts and supports time-horizon-specific investment decision-making.
Where It Fits
Definition
| Base Type | string |
Enumeration Values
ShortTerm |
| Short Term |
Represents a time horizon of less than twelve months Use for financial metrics, ratings, or outlooks with investment horizons under one year [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.134] ActiveSince 2.1 |
LongTerm |
| Long Term |
Represents a time horizon of twelve months or longer Use for financial metrics, ratings, or outlooks with investment horizons of one year or more [RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1 p.134] ActiveSince 2.1 |
Examples
<!-- Example usage of TermEnum enumeration -->
<element type="TermEnum">ShortTerm</element>Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.1
Business Rules
The ShortTerm enumeration value represents time periods of less than 12 months
The LongTerm enumeration value represents time periods of 12 months or longer
Design Decisions
Defined ShortTerm enumeration value as periods less than 12 months
To provide a clear temporal boundary for short-term investment horizons and analysis timeframes
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134
Defined LongTerm enumeration value as periods of 12 months or longer
To establish a clear temporal boundary for long-term investment horizons and analysis timeframes, complementing the short-term definition
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134
Semantic Relationships
Qualifies2 relationships
Short term classification defines forecasts with timeframe less than 12 months for investment outlooks
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134— TermEnum
Long term classification defines forecasts with timeframe of 12 months or longer for investment outlooks
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.134— LongTerm