OpenFIGI API
Overview
OpenFIGI is a free API from Bloomberg that lets you look up financial instrument identifiers (FIGIs) for equities, indices, futures, and options. You can map tickers, ISINs, CUSIPs, and other identifiers to standardized FIGI codes used across global markets. It is a valuable tool for developers building financial data pipelines who need to normalize instrument identifiers.
Beginner Tip
You can make up to 250 requests per minute without an API key, which is plenty for getting started; register for a free API key to increase your limits when needed.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from OpenFIGI",
"description": "Equity, index, futures, options symbology from Bloomberg LP",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
figi The unique Financial Instrument Global Identifier assigned to this security. name Full name of the financial instrument or security. ticker Exchange ticker symbol for the instrument. exchCode Code of the exchange where the instrument is listed (e.g., US for NYSE/NASDAQ). securityType Category of the security such as Common Stock, ETF, or Futures. marketSector Bloomberg market sector classification such as Equity or Index. Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://www.openfigi.com/api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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