The VALOR number is a code which uniquely identifies listed

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and

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in Switzerland, and serves a similar purpose to

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or WKN in the North American or German markets respectively. The VALOR number is incorporated in the Swiss

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number.

Allocation Methodology

The VALOR number is a numeric code that intrinsically has no meaning. When a new VALOR is needed, the next one from the list is simply allocated. An instrument's number indicates nothing about the instrument itself.

Uses

The VALOR number can be used for a number of purposes in identifying a

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: * Globally a VALOR number is allocated for any type of

which meets the allocation rules. It can be used in conjunction with the Market Identifier Code (MIC) and the currency code to uniquely identify a traded instrument. It can be used in transaction reporting and for position keeping. *In Switzerland and

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the VALOR number is the main identifier in the Swiss Value Chain and is used as the main identifier by financial institutions throughout the region and beyond. * Valorens for derivatives may be reused after the derivative expires

Etymology

The word Valor is a Swiss German banking term for a "security", including coins and paper money. In Switzerland, when referring to the code, it is always referred to as the "VALOR Nummer" i.e. security number.{{Cite web, url=http://www.finanz-lexikon.de/valoren-nummer_1747.html, title = Welcome to finanz-lexikon.de The plural of VALOR in Swiss German is Valoren. In the English speaking world, the words "VALOR" and "VALOREN" are sometimes used interchangeably.

Issuing Authority

The VALOR number is issued by

SIX Financial Information SIX Financial Information, a subsidiary of SIX Group, is a multinational financial data vendor headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The company provides market data which it gathers from the world's major trading venues directly and in real-t ...

References

Financial metadata Financial services in Switzerland Security identifier types

Allocation Methodology

Uses

Etymology

Issuing Authority

See also

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