OpenFIGI

API

Free Symbology API for Financial Instruments by Bloomberg LP

Overview

OpenFIGI provides RESTful endpoints to map financial instrument identifiers (tickers, ISINs, etc.) to Bloomberg’s FIGI (Financial Instrument Global Identifier) and retrieve instrument details. Key endpoints include /v3/mapping (bulk identifier-to-FIGI mapping) and /v3/figi (FIGI-to-details lookup). Responses are JSON-formatted, including fields like instrument type, exchange code, and name. Use cases: Financial platforms standardize symbology; analysts cross-reference identifiers; compliance teams support regulatory reporting for equities, indices, futures, and options.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.openfigi.com/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
Bulk Mapping Endpoints
Covers Multiple Financial Instrument Classes
Free API Key Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is OpenFIGI free to use?

Yes, OpenFIGI is completely free. Users only need to register for a free API key to access its endpoints.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you must obtain a free API key from the OpenFIGI website to authenticate requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, including details like FIGI, instrument name, type, exchange code, and more.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Finance

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Trusted Bloomberg Data Source
⊕ Supports Bulk Operations
⊕ Standardized FIGI Identifiers
⊕ Covers Equities, Indices, Futures & Options
⊕ No Cost for Usage

Cons

⊖ Rate-Limited Requests
⊖ Requires API Key Registration
⊖ No Real-Time Market Data
⊖ Limited to Symbology Mapping