Security Attributes
Security Attributes are the descriptive metadata that define each security. Point provides a rich set of standard attributes and allows you to define custom attributes for your specific needs.
Standard Attributes
Identifiers
| Attribute | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ISIN | International Securities Identification Number | GB0002634946 |
| SEDOL | Stock Exchange Daily Official List code | 0263494 |
| CUSIP | Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures | 037833100 |
| Bloomberg Ticker | Bloomberg terminal identifier | AAPL US Equity |
| Reuters RIC | Reuters Instrument Code | AAPL.O |
| Internal Code | Your organisation's internal identifier | EQ-US-001 |
Classification
| Attribute | Description | Example Values |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Class | Top-level asset class | Equity, Fixed Income, Alternative, Cash |
| Sub-Asset Class | More granular classification | Large Cap Equity, Investment Grade Bond |
| Sector | Industry sector (GICS or custom) | Technology, Healthcare, Financials |
| Geography | Country or region | United Kingdom, North America, Emerging Markets |
| Exchange | Listed exchange | London Stock Exchange, NYSE |
Instrument Details
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Currency | The native currency of the security |
| Domicile | Country of domicile |
| Issuer | The entity that issued the security |
| Maturity Date | For fixed income: the maturity date |
| Coupon Rate | For fixed income: the coupon rate |
| Dividend Yield | For equities: the current dividend yield |
Custom Attributes
Point allows you to define custom attributes for your organisation's specific needs.
Creating a Custom Attribute
- Go to Securities → Security Attributes
- Click + Add Custom Attribute
- Fill in the attribute definition:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Attribute Name | A clear, descriptive name (e.g., "ESG Rating") |
| Attribute Code | A short code for the attribute (e.g., ESG_RATING) |
| Data Type | Text, Number, Date, Boolean, or Dropdown |
| Dropdown Options | If type is Dropdown, define the allowed values |
| Required | Whether this attribute must be set for all securities |
| Applies To | Which asset classes this attribute applies to |
- Click Save Attribute
Editing Custom Attribute Values
Once a custom attribute is defined, you can set its value for individual securities:
- Open the security detail view
- Go to the Attributes tab
- Find the custom attribute and click Edit
- Enter the value and click Save
Bulk Editing Attributes
For updating attributes across many securities at once:
- Go to Securities → Security Attributes
- Click Bulk Edit
- Download the Excel template
- Fill in the attribute values
- Upload the completed template
- Review the preview and click Apply Changes
Attribute History
Point maintains a full history of attribute changes. To view the history for a specific attribute:
- Open the security detail view
- Go to the Attributes tab
- Click the History icon next to any attribute
- The history panel shows all previous values with dates and the user who made each change