Functions

Functions are applications designed to provide targeted information and analysis on either the broad financial mark
There are two types of functions:
Non-security functions: Provide information on an entire market sector or on news, and do not require a loaded sec
Security-specific functions: Allow you to analyze a loaded security.

To find a function, type a keyword or the function name (if you know it) into the command line.
As you type in the command line, a list of suggested matches appears, listed by function mnemonic and function titl
Mnemonics
Every function has its own mnemonic, which is a short name used to identify and access the function. Mnemonics a
To access a function directly, type its mnemonic in the command line, then hit <GO>. For example, to run the World
Note: When you enter a mnemonic in the command line without hitting <GO>, the matching function is automatica
To run the function, you can click it from the list, or just hit <GO> to complete the command.
For information on finding a function when you don't already know its mnemonic, see Find a Function by Keyword

Screen Interaction
Bloomberg Terminal® functions include common elements to let you know where and how you can interact with a s
Once you learn about these elements, you can use any function.

This spreadsheet includes the most commonly used functions to provide information or research the following categ

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her the broad financial markets or on a specific security, so you can make better, faster decisions.

do not require a loaded security.

nd line.
mnemonic and function title. To run a function, select it from the list.

the function. Mnemonics are designed to make the Bloomberg Terminal® fast and provide the most direct way to access a functi
example, to run the World Equity Indices (WEI) function, just type WEI then hit <GO>.
hing function is automatically highlighted on a list of potential functions, securities, and searches.
and.
nd a Function by Keyword

w you can interact with a screen to input data or access additional functionality through mouse clicks and keyboard actions.

esearch the following categories: News, Companies & Securities, Fixed Income & Forex, Forecasts & Rates Analysis, Government
direct way to access a function.

s and keyboard actions.

Rates Analysis, Government, Tax and Law.

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Function Description
N News & Research
TOP Top News Stories
TOPUS Top News United States
READ Most Read News
NI News Categories
NI US United States News
NI UST US Treasuries News
NI FRX Forex News
NI FRXDIGITALCryptocurrency News
NI USB US Bonds News
NI USS US Stock Market
NI
NI FED
HOTRLS Federal Reserve News
Hot Headlined Press Rele
NI CPCALTRAN Conference/Presentation
NI CPEVTBAI Company Presentations
NI BGVPRES BGOV Presentations & Webinars
NI PRESRUMOR Possible US Presidential Candidates
NI PRESELECT US Presidential Election
NI EXE The White House
NI CHPRES China
NI RUPRES Russia President
NI FRPRES France President
NI TRPRES Turkey President
NI APALERTS Associated Press News Al
NI DRG
NI VZPRES Venezuela President
Biotech & Pharma
NI BZPRES Brazil President
NI MXPRES Mexico President
NI APAFLASH Austria Press Agentur Flash
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Function Description
WEI World Equity Indices   
ECO Economic Calenders
ECO US Economic Calenders: US
ECST Wolrd Economics Statistics
ECO CA Economic Calenders: Canada
MOV  Equity Index Movers
WCR World Currency Rates
FXC  Currency Rates Matrix
RATC  Rating Changes
USSW  Swaps Markets
CDR  Markets Calendar
MMR  Money Rates Monitord
MOST  Most Active Stocks
FPC  Mutual Fund Ranked Returns
ECDR  IPO Calendar
IPO Equity Offerings
IPO ECDR Equity Offerings Calender
GF Graph Fundamentals
WEIF World Equity Indices Futures
PE Private Equity Search
PEM Private Equity Monitor
PEFS Private Equity Fund Search
WECO World Economic Calendars
ECWB Economic Workbench
EQS Equity Screening
EVTS Events Calendar
PORT Portfolio and Risk Analytics
PRTU Portfolio Administration
HS Spread Analysis
SOVM Sovereign Debt Monitor
WCRS World Currency Ranker
GP Graph Historical Prices
IGOC Ichimoku
WCR World Currency Rates
FX FX Information Portal
FXSW FX Strategy Workbench
BDXY Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index
ECTR Trade Flow Analysis
FCON Financial Conditions Monitor
CENB Central Bank Finder
GPO Bar Chart
TBH Bloomberg Tradebook
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Function Description
DES  Descriptive Information for a Currency
ISSD  Issuer Description
RELS  Related Securities
ERN Earnings History
FA  Financial Analysis
DVD  Dividends & Stock splits
BDVD Bloomberg Dividends
EE  Earnings & Estimates
GE  P/E Graph - Valuation
EM  Earnings Trends
PHDC  Custom Ownership Search
CRPR  Credit Rating Profile
CACS  Corporate Action Calendar
CF  Company Filings
ANR Analysts Recommendations
OWN Ownership Summary
MA Mergers and Acquisitions
GUID Company Guidance
MGMT Company Management
SPLC Supply Chain Analysis
DDIS Debt Distribution
BQ Bloomberg Quote
RV Peer Valuation
EVT Company Events
BETA Analyze Historical Beta
CSHF Cashflow Analysis
BICO Bloomberg Intelligence Company Primer
EA Earnings Analysis
BI Bloomberg Intelligence
DRAM Bloomberg Credit Monitor
WATC Watchlist Analytics
EQRV Equity Relative Valuation
GPTR Insider Transactions
PORT Portfolio & Risk Analytics
CM Company Monitor
CWP Company Webpage
HLDR Holders Ownership
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Function Description
SRCH Fixed Income Search
WBF World Bond Futures
WB  World  Bond Markets
YA Yield and Spread Analysis
YAS Yield and Spread Analysis
CRVF  Curve Finder
PICK  Muni Offerings
BFIX Bloomberg FX Fixings
BTMM  Treasury & Money Markets
BYFC Bond Yield Forecasts
TSOX Fixed Income Execution Management
MSRC Municipal Bond Search
NIM New Issue Monitor
SER Bond Series Information
SW Bond Swap/Switch
BNDX Bloomberg Bond Index Finder
FIHZ Fixed Income Horizon Analysis
WBIX Bloomberg World Bond Indices
SECF Security Finder
SECF CORP Security Finder: Corporate Bonds
SECF GOVT Security Finder: Government Bonds
SECF MUNI Security Finder: Municipal Bonds
SECF PPCR Security Finder: User Defined Bonds
MOSB Most Active Traded Bonds
MBIX Latest Municipal Bonds Indices
TDH Trade History
DIS Distressed Bonds
STGO State GO Bond Ratings
SOVM Sovereign Debt Monitor
BAMR Bond Armotization Table
WATC Watchlist Analytics
WBI World Inflation Bonds
CBSD Bond Spread Valuation
FAXM Fixed Income Blotter
FCIM Fixed Income Credit Monitor
FICM EMKT Fixed Income Credit Monitor: Emerging Markets
FICM HY Fixed Income Credit Monitor: High Yield
FICM IG Fixed Income Credit Monitor: Investment Grade
RBY Fixed Income Order Ticket
FIQ Fixed Income Quote
FIW Fixed Income Worksheet
FXC Currency Rates Matrix
FXCA Currency Conversion Calculator
FRD FX Forward Calculator
FXIP FX Information Portal
FXFC FX Forecasts
WCRS World Currency Ranker
WCR World Currency Rates
FXFA FX-Interest Rate Arbitrage
HP Historical Price Table
XDSH FX Dashboard
WVOL FX Implied Volatility Matrix
VOLC Volatility Comparison
FXFR Spot/Forwards Monitor
FXTF FX Ticker Finder
XDF Foreign Exchange Defaults
BASK Currency Baskets
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Function Description
RV  Competitor  Relative Value
ECFC Economic Forecasts
FXFC FX Forecasts
BYFC Bond Yield Forecasts
CPFC Commodity Price Forecasts
VALL Dealer Forecasts
WFOR Weather Forecasts
EFOR Energy Forecasts
FXC Currency Rates Matrix
WCR World Currency Rates
GGR Generic Government Rates
MMR Money Rates Monitor
CBRT Central Bank Rate Analysis
BBC Currency/Deposit Rate Monitor
COMP  Comparative Total Return
TRA  Total  Return Analysis
HP  Historical Price Table
SI  Short Interest
BILL US Government Legislation
WIRP World Interest Rate Probability
ECOW Economic Data Watch
FICM Fixed Income Credit Monitor
COUN Country/ Region Guidance
FED Federal Reserve
HDS Security Ownership
BRC Research Portal: Single Security
RES Research Portal
BI Bloomberg Intelligence
BRES Bloomberg Research Analytics
DSCO RES Company Document Search: Research
RM Research Management
BMMI Collateral Reports
RESM Research Management Notes
RES ESG Research Portal: Environmental, Social & Governance
RVAL Research Valuation
BGOV Bloomberg Government
BTAX Bloomberg Tax
BNA Bloomberg Law
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Function Description
BGOV Bloomberg Government
What Is Bloomberg Government (BGOV)?
BGOV provides in-panel access to the Bloomberg Government website, which combines news, analysis, and data on
BGOV follows and interprets government legislation, regulation, spending, lobbying, and campaign finance through
Data and news are enhanced by analysis from BGOV's Washington Insight team, consisting of experts in governmen
Supported by U.S. government policy and budget experts, as well as Bloomberg Intelligence analysts, the team high

Web-Based Browser
When you run the BGOV function in the Bloomberg command line, an internet browser opens displaying BGOV cont
Bloomberg Government content is organized by topics listed on the left side of the screen, such as Bloomberg Politic
The white search field at the top of the screen allows you to find specific Bloomberg Government content, while the
|Hint| You can access additional Help resources by clicking the "?" icon at the top right corner of the screen.
 
 
ment (BGOV)?
the Bloomberg Government website, which combines news, analysis, and data on U.S. government policy and spending, so you
ernment legislation, regulation, spending, lobbying, and campaign finance through the lens of industries and companies, allowin
analysis from BGOV's Washington Insight team, consisting of experts in government policy, contracting, and stock market resear
olicy and budget experts, as well as Bloomberg Intelligence analysts, the team highlights the most important items for investors

in the Bloomberg command line, an internet browser opens displaying BGOV content within a Bloomberg panel.
s organized by topics listed on the left side of the screen, such as Bloomberg Politics, Breaking News, and Congress Tracker. Click
of the screen allows you to find specific Bloomberg Government content, while the adjacent icons provide access to your BGOV a
Help resources by clicking the "?" icon at the top right corner of the screen.
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Function Description
BTAX Bloomberg Tax
Bloomberg Tax | BTAX <GO>
BTAX <GO> provides a single, fully-integrated platform of comprehensive tax research, so you can quickly navigate t
BTAX offers easy access to Bloomberg's Tax Management Portfolios™, extensive primary source material, practition
BTAX is a subscription-based online tool.

Web-Based Browser
When you run the BTAX function in the Bloomberg Terminal® command line, an internet browser opens displaying B
Bloomberg Tax content is organized into five categories: Federal, State, and International tax practice areas, as well
By default, the browser opens to the Federal tax page.
When you click a category, in-depth content and analysis options appear. The search field at the top of the page allo
The drop-down menu to the left of the search bar lets you select the category you want to search for related conten
The content for each practice area is organized into the following sections: Expert Analysis, Practice Tools, Statutes &
Each practice area also has unique features:
Federal: The Go To Portfolio By Number/Name search field at the top-left side of the page lets you search Bloomber
The Go To Document section at the top-right of the page lets you enter an identifier (e.g., Internal Revenue Code) fo
State: The Go To States search field at the top-left of the page lets you select a state to see all content related to tha
The Go To State Documents By Citation search field lets you select a state, and then enter a citation to find the docu
International: The Go To Countries search field at the top-left of the page lets you select a country to see all content

|Hint| You can find additional help by selecting any of the Help links at the bottom of the Bloomberg Tax website.

To inquire about subscribing to Bloomberg Tax, contact a representative at (800).372.1033.

For more information about the Bloomberg Tax website, contact a customer service representative at one of the nu
The Bloomberg Tax Help Desk is staffed with knowledgeable and experienced tax professionals, including attorneys
- 1.833.697.9559
- 1.212.318.2800 
X <GO>
gle, fully-integrated platform of comprehensive tax research, so you can quickly navigate to Federal, State, and International ne
o Bloomberg's Tax Management Portfolios™, extensive primary source material, practitioner-developed resources, and specialize
sed online tool.

unction in the Bloomberg Terminal® command line, an internet browser opens displaying Bloomberg Tax content.
organized into five categories: Federal, State, and International tax practice areas, as well as Payroll and Daily Tax Report (tax n
pens to the Federal tax page.
y, in-depth content and analysis options appear. The search field at the top of the page allows you to find specific Bloomberg Tax
he left of the search bar lets you select the category you want to search for related content.
tice area is organized into the following sections: Expert Analysis, Practice Tools, Statutes & Regulations, IRS Agency Documents
as unique features:
lio By Number/Name search field at the top-left side of the page lets you search Bloomberg's Tax Management Portfolios™, whi
tion at the top-right of the page lets you enter an identifier (e.g., Internal Revenue Code) for quick access to Agency documents.
earch field at the top-left of the page lets you select a state to see all content related to that state's jurisdiction.
nts By Citation search field lets you select a state, and then enter a citation to find the documents in which that citation appears.
Countries search field at the top-left of the page lets you select a country to see all content related to that country's jurisdiction.

onal help by selecting any of the Help links at the bottom of the Bloomberg Tax website.

ng to Bloomberg Tax, contact a representative at (800).372.1033.

out the Bloomberg Tax website, contact a customer service representative at one of the numbers listed below.
Desk is staffed with knowledgeable and experienced tax professionals, including attorneys and expert tax and accounting practiti
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Function Description
BGOV Bloomberg Government
What Is Bloomberg Law Website (BLAW)?
BLAW gives you in-panel access to the Bloomberg Law website, which provides legal data, analysis, and news repor
Bloomberg Law is a subscription-based online tool. Use BLAW to access the Bloomberg Law website within the BLOO
Web-Based Browser
When you run the BLAW function in the Bloomberg command line, an internet browser opens displaying BLAW cont
Bloomberg Law content is organized by categories listed at the top of the screen: Home, Search & Browse, Practice
Clicking each category gives you additional in-depth content and analysis options. The white search field at the top
Key information for each content area is highlighted on the main part of the screen.
Under Recent Activity on the right side of the screen, your recent searches are displayed on the research trail, you ca

|Hint| Additional Help resources are available on the Bloomberg Law website, by selecting the Help link at the top r
For more information about the Bloomberg Law website, contact a customer service representative at one of the nu
The Bloomberg Law Help Desk is staffed with knowledgeable and experienced legal professionals including attorney
+1-888-560-2529
+1 212-318-2800
 
 
Website (BLAW)?
ss to the Bloomberg Law website, which provides legal data, analysis, and news reports that allow you to assess market legal pr
on-based online tool. Use BLAW to access the Bloomberg Law website within the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service: http://w

tion in the Bloomberg command line, an internet browser opens displaying BLAW content within a Bloomberg panel.
ganized by categories listed at the top of the screen: Home, Search & Browse, Practice Centers, Litigation & Dockets, Transaction
ou additional in-depth content and analysis options. The white search field at the top of the screen allows you to find specific Bl
ent area is highlighted on the main part of the screen.
right side of the screen, your recent searches are displayed on the research trail, you can access and manage your alerts on dock

ces are available on the Bloomberg Law website, by selecting the Help link at the top right corner of the screen.
he Bloomberg Law website, contact a customer service representative at one of the numbers listed below.
k is staffed with knowledgeable and experienced legal professionals including attorneys and law librarians and is available to as