Adding OpenFIGI to QuantJourney: Unlocking Global Securities Data

In this post, you will read about:

• The implementation of OpenFIGI and how it consolidates multiple identifiers like CUSIP, ISIN, and SEDOL.

• How the QuantJourney framework integrates OpenFIGI for better cross-exchange backtesting and consistency. We use it in our Backtester!

• Step-by-step guidance on using the fetch_figi function and API limits.

Introduction

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