ISIN

he ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a unique 12-character alphanumeric identifier used to identify securities, such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. It helps standardize the identification of financial instruments across markets and countries.

Format of an ISIN

1. Country Code: The first two letters represent the country of origin (e.g., US for the United States, GB for the United Kingdom).
2. National Security Identifier: The next nine characters are a unique identifier assigned to the security.
3. Check Digit: The last character is a check digit used to verify the ISIN's validity.

Example

For Apple Inc.:

• ISIN: US0378331005

This number can be looked up through financial platforms or used for trading, reporting, and settlement processes.