Isin,International Securities Identification Number

The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique 12-character code used to identify securities worldwide. It is commonly used by investors and professionals to track and manage investments across different markets.

Here’s a breakdown of the ISIN structure:

Format: XXYYMMDDCCC

• XX: Country code (e.g., US for the United States, CA for Canada)
• YY: Year of issuance (last two digits of the year)
• MM: Month of issuance (01-12)
• DD: Day of issuance (01-31)
• CCC: Unique Security Identifier (three letters identifying the specific security within the country)

Additional Information:

• ISINs are assigned by national authorities according to the ISIN Standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• The ISIN is used in various financial transactions, including stock trades, bond purchases, and derivatives.
• ISINs are also used to track collateralized debt obligations (CDSOs) and other financial instruments.
• ISINs are typically displayed on securities certificates and other documents.

Here are some examples of ISINs:

• US10248P2001 – Apple Inc. stock
• CA02006H5S61 – Government of Canada Treasury Bill
• DEW000A0HDB0 – Deutsche Bank preferred stock

Additional Resources:

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO): en.iso.org/iso-616-isin-international- securities-identification-number.html
• Investopedia: investopedia.com/articles/investing/isin.asp
• BuyShares: buyshares.com/articles/isin-number-meaning-format-examples

Please let me know if you have any further questions about ISINs.