The INFCODECONVERT() Function

 

INFCODECONVERT() can be used to convert an Instrument Code into a Company Code. It can be passed to INFGET() company_code argument.

Note: none of the arguments is case sensitive. You can get help on the function in Excel by hitting SHIFT + F3

 

Syntax

 

INFCODECONVERT(Code,[Source_type], [Dest_type])

Code

input code to be converted

Source_type

type of input code as a keyword. Default is Instrument (for Infront Instrument Code)

Dest_type

type of output code as a keyword. Default is Company (for Infront Company Code)

 

Keyword Description
Instrument Infront Instrument Code
Company Infront Company Code
Isin ISIN
Ticker Ticker
Company name

Infront Company Name

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Code

 

Examples

Code

=INFCODECONVERT("LSE:VOD")

Description

Converts an Instrument Code "LSE:VOD" in Company Code.

Output: 21298EX

Code

=INFCODECONVERT("GB00BH4HKS39";"ISIN";"COMPANY")

Description

Converts an ISIN in Company Code.

Output: 21298EX

Code

=INFCODECONVERT("LSE:VOD";"INSTRUMENT";"COMPANY")

Description

Converts an Instrument Code "LSE:VOD" in Company Code.

Output: 21298EX