FIF Symbology Working Group
This working group reviews the implementation impact of symbology initiatives and makes recommendations on implementation. Exchange Symbology Plans and Options Symbology Initiatives (OSI) are the focus of this group.
OSI Tracking Site
FIF Options Symbology Initiative Relevant Links (FIF Member Only)
FIF maintains a list of hyperlinks to OCC, OPRA, exchange and regulatory websites related to the Options Symbology Initiative.
FIF Symbology Meeting Agendas
Meeting Materials/Minutes
January 19, 2010 - FIF Symbology WG - Broker Dealer / Vendor OSI Identifier Formats and Test Cases Posted [2010-01-18]
Meeting materials including OSI Test cases and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
Meeting materials including OSI Test cases and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
September 30, 2009 - FIF Retail Investor OSI Education - Industry Working Group Meeting Posted [2009-09-30]
Meeting materials including discussion of Industry Level Retail Investor OSI Education and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
Meeting materials including discussion of Industry Level Retail Investor OSI Education and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
Current Documents
April 15, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative FAQs - Consolidation v 4.0 Posted [2010-04-15]
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
FIF Press Release on OSI Post-Mortem Posted [2010-04-12]
FIF Press Release on OSI Post-Mortem and Lessons for Cost Basis
FIF Press Release on OSI Post-Mortem and Lessons for Cost Basis
FIF OSI Post-Mortem and Comparison to Cost Basis Survey Report Posted [2010-04-07]
The survey report evaluates the industry’s preparations for tackling OSI from resource planning to implementation strategies and how lessons learnt can be applied towards implementing the Cost Basis project.
The survey report evaluates the industry’s preparations for tackling OSI from resource planning to implementation strategies and how lessons learnt can be applied towards implementing the Cost Basis project.
February 16, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 14.0 Posted [2010-02-15]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Feb 15
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Feb 15
October 29, 2009 - FIF Preliminary 5th Char Root Plus Suffix Survey Report Posted [2009-11-02]
FIF 5th Char Root Plus Suffix Survey preliminary report based on 35 survey respondents.
FIF 5th Char Root Plus Suffix Survey preliminary report based on 35 survey respondents.
FIF Symbology Symposium III - Audio Posted [2009-06-29]
ZIP file contains Audio from FIF Symbology Symposium III on June 29, 2009
ZIP file contains Audio from FIF Symbology Symposium III on June 29, 2009
Comment Letters
March 3, 2010 - FIF Comment Letter to SEC and ISRA Committee on Suffix Symbology Posted [2010-03-03]
FIF comment letter to the SEC and ISRA Committee regarding 5 character roots and suffix symbology
FIF comment letter to the SEC and ISRA Committee regarding 5 character roots and suffix symbology
FIF Member Comment Letters to OCC Posted [2009-01-16]
Zip file includes comment letters from Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan, TD Ameritrade and UBS
Zip file includes comment letters from Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan, TD Ameritrade and UBS
OCC Response to FIF OSI Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors Posted [2008-12-01]
OCC Response to FIF Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors to Address Current OSI Concerns
OCC Response to FIF Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors to Address Current OSI Concerns
October 31, 2008 - FIF Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors to Address Current OSI Concerns Posted [2008-11-04]
FIF Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors to Address Current OSI Concerns
FIF Comment Letter to OCC Board of Directors to Address Current OSI Concerns
February 14, 2008 - FIF Comment Letter to SEC on the Proposed NMS Exchange Symbology Plans Posted [2008-02-14]
FIF Comment Letter to SEC on Amendment #1 of File No. 4-534 regarding the Proposed National Market System Plan for the Selection and Reservation of Securities Symbols.
FIF Comment Letter to SEC on Amendment #1 of File No. 4-534 regarding the Proposed National Market System Plan for the Selection and Reservation of Securities Symbols.
January 31, 2008 - FIF/SIFMA NASDAQ Symbology Survey Findings Posted [2008-01-31]
FIF/SIFMA NASDAQ Symbology Survey Report based on feedback from 45 firms including broker-dealers, service bureaus, market data vendors, exchanges and DTCC
FIF/SIFMA NASDAQ Symbology Survey Report based on feedback from 45 firms including broker-dealers, service bureaus, market data vendors, exchanges and DTCC
August 23, 2007 - FIF Comment on Exchange Symbology Plans Posted [2007-08-23]
FIF comment letter to the SEC regarding implementation impact of proposed Exchange Symbology Plans.
FIF comment letter to the SEC regarding implementation impact of proposed Exchange Symbology Plans.
March 28, 2007 - FIF Comment on Nasdaq Symbology Phase 2 Posted [2007-03-28]
Comment letter sent to Nasdaq regarding implementation issues with the Comstock Suffix Symbology.
Comment letter sent to Nasdaq regarding implementation issues with the Comstock Suffix Symbology.
August 24, 2006 - FIF Comment Letter on Proposed OCC Symbology Posted [2006-09-22]
FIF commented on the OCC Symbology Implementation Plan recommending a shorter symbol and more details to assess the costs of this significant initiative
FIF commented on the OCC Symbology Implementation Plan recommending a shorter symbol and more details to assess the costs of this significant initiative
Archive Documents
March 29, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative FAQs - Consolidation v 3.0 Posted [2010-03-29]
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
March 15, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative FAQs - Consolidation v 2.0 Posted [2010-03-15]
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
March 1, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative FAQs - Consolidation v 1.0 Posted [2010-03-01]
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
OSI Consolidation document discussing Phased Consolidation and implementation by exchanges, utilities and vendors.
February 2, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 13.0 Posted [2010-02-02]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Feb 1
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Feb 1
January 19, 2010 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 12.0 Posted [2010-01-18]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Jan 18
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Jan 18
December 1, 2009 - FIF Symbology WG - Broker Dealer / Vendor OSI Identifier Formats and Test Cases Posted [2009-11-30]
Meeting materials including OSI Test cases and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
Meeting materials including OSI Test cases and feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
November 30, 2009 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 11.0 Posted [2009-11-30]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Nov 30
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Nov 30
October 07, 2009 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 10.0 Posted [2009-10-07]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Oct 7
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Oct 7
September 17, 2009 - FIF Retail Investor OSI Education Meeting Posted [2009-09-17]
Meeting materials including feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
Meeting materials including feedback from Market Data Vendors and Broker Dealers on OSI Display Formats
August 26, 2009 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 9.0 Posted [2009-08-26]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Aug 25.
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Aug 25.
August 12, 2009 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Review - v 8.0 Posted [2009-08-12]
Meeting materials for August 12 FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through Aug 12.
Meeting materials for August 12 FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through Aug 12.
August 12, 2009 - FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs - v 8.1 Posted [2009-08-12]
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Aug 12.
Updated FIF Options Symbology Initiative Implementation Tracking FAQs. Includes new updates through Aug 12.
July 7, 2009 - FIF OSI Initative Tracking Document - v 7.0 Posted [2009-07-07]
Meeting materials for July FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through July 7.
Meeting materials for July FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through July 7.
June 18, 2009 - FIF OSI Initative Tracking Document - v 6.0 Posted [2009-06-25]
Meeting materials for June FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through June 18.
Meeting materials for June FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through June 18.
June 3, 2009 - FIF OSI Initative Tracking Document - v 5.0 Posted [2009-06-03]
Meeting materials for June FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through June 3.
Meeting materials for June FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through June 3.
May 10, 2009 - FIF OSI Initative Tracking Document - v 4.0 Posted [2009-05-10]
Meeting materials for May FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through May 10.
Meeting materials for May FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through May 10.
April 10, 2009 - OSI Initative Tracking Document - v3.0 Posted [2009-04-10]
Meeting materials for April FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through April 9.
Meeting materials for April FIF Symbology WG Meeting. Includes new updates through April 9.
March 22, 2009 - OSI Initative Tracking Document - v2.0 Posted [2009-03-22]
Includes new industry testing updates.
Includes new industry testing updates.
February 9, 2009 - OSI Implementation Document v1.1 Posted [2009-02-09]
OSI Implementation Document discussing OSI methodology, Phased Implementation by Market Participants, Industry Testing, Feb 2010 Cutover and Consolidation Plan
OSI Implementation Document discussing OSI methodology, Phased Implementation by Market Participants, Industry Testing, Feb 2010 Cutover and Consolidation Plan
December 12, 2008 - FIF Options Symbology Meeting Materials Posted [2008-12-15]
Meeting materials (zip file) include OCC Board of Directors response and FIF Member Comment letters.
Meeting materials (zip file) include OCC Board of Directors response and FIF Member Comment letters.
FIF Options Symbology (OSI) Survey: Full Survey Report Posted [2008-09-29]
FIF Options Symbology Survey report findings discussion.
FIF Options Symbology Survey report findings discussion.
FIF Options Symbology (OSI) Survey Presentation Posted [2008-09-23]
The FIF OSI Survey results presented at the SIFMA Symbology Symposium on September 23, 2008.
The FIF OSI Survey results presented at the SIFMA Symbology Symposium on September 23, 2008.
FIF Options Symbology (OSI) Survey Posted [2008-08-04]
The FIF OSI Survey is intended to determine where firms are with respect to options identifiers and OSI implementation.
The FIF OSI Survey is intended to determine where firms are with respect to options identifiers and OSI implementation.
OSI Initiative Tracking Document Posted [2008-08-01]
Updated OSI Initiative Tracking Document with Relevant Links and Implementation Milestones
Updated OSI Initiative Tracking Document with Relevant Links and Implementation Milestones
July 24, 2008 - FIF Options Symbology Meeting Materials Posted [2008-07-23]
Materials discussing an options identifier and display of options on statements and confirms.
Materials discussing an options identifier and display of options on statements and confirms.
April 17, 2008 - FIF/SIFMA Options Symbology Meeting Materials Posted [2008-04-30]
Joint FIF/SIFMA meeting discussing opportunities for industry coordination.
Joint FIF/SIFMA meeting discussing opportunities for industry coordination.
August 17, 2007 - Nasdaq Symbology Meeting Materials & Notes Posted [2007-08-17]
Nasdaq integrated suffix symbology discussed.
Nasdaq integrated suffix symbology discussed.
July 31, 2007 - FIF Symbology WG Meeting Materials (Options Focused) Posted [2007-07-31]
Options Symbology Tracking Document and OCC Implementation Plan
Options Symbology Tracking Document and OCC Implementation Plan
April 24, 2007 - FIF Symbology WG Meeting Notes Posted [2007-04-24]
Initial Symbology WG meeting covering Nasdaq Symbology and the Options Symbology Initiative.
Initial Symbology WG meeting covering Nasdaq Symbology and the Options Symbology Initiative.
July 11, 2006 - OCC Symbology Discussion Document Posted [2006-07-13]
Reviewed at FIF Service Bureau Meeting with market data vendor participation to assist in the creation of a comment letter to the OCC.
Reviewed at FIF Service Bureau Meeting with market data vendor participation to assist in the creation of a comment letter to the OCC.
April 11, 2006 - Nasdaq Symbology Discussion Document Posted [2006-04-11]
Prepared by Yek Eng, Lava Trading and discussed at April 11 Service Bureau meeting with John Magrone of Nasdaq.
Prepared by Yek Eng, Lava Trading and discussed at April 11 Service Bureau meeting with John Magrone of Nasdaq.
March 14, 2006 - FIF Service Bureau Meeting Materials Posted [2006-03-14]
Presentation on changes to Nasdaq symbology discussed at March 14 SB meeting.
Presentation on changes to Nasdaq symbology discussed at March 14 SB meeting.
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