Glossary Detail: CUSIP
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9-character alphanumeric code uniquely identifying a security — the standard identifier used in institutional filing and settlement systems.
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CUSIP (Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures) is a 9-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a North American financial security. The first 6 characters identify the issuer, the 7th and 8th identify the issue type, and the 9th is a check digit.