A Market Identifier Code (MIC) is a unique 4-alpha-numeric code (ISO 10383) that identifies specific trading venues, exchanges, and regulated/non-regulated markets. Common examples include XNYS (NYSE), XNAS (Nasdaq), and XLON (London Stock Exchange). Synonyms include exchange codes, trading venue identifiers, or ISO 10383 codes, used for regulatory reporting, clearing, and settling trades.

Market capitalization (market cap) is the total dollar value of a company’s outstanding shares, representing its size and market valuation. Market volume measures the number of shares or tokens traded within a specific timeframe [5.6]. Together, they are essential for determining company risk and asset liquidity.

P/E (Price-to-Earnings), P/B (Price-to-Book), and EPS (Earnings Per Share) are core fundamental metrics used to evaluate stock value and company profitability. P/E and P/B indicate if a stock is overvalued/undervalued relative to earnings or assets, while EPS calculates profit per share. They are heavily used to compare companies within the same industry