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SQX is proud to offer municipal bond reference data, beginning in late 2025. Provided in partnership with EDI (Exchange Data International) and MBIS (Municipal Bond Information Services), our high-quality reference data includes information on over 1.5 million active U.S. muni bond issues from over 50,000 different issuers.


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The SQX municipal bond reference data set consists of the following tables:


  • ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION – contains any credit enhancements (other than bond and mortgage insurance) that apply to the associated maturity.
  • AGENT – contains the names of all public or private companies, government agencies or other organizations named in the data feed.
  • AGENT ADDRESS – contains all the possible addresses for a given agent.
  • BOND OFFERING INFORMATION – contains the key data elements related to an individual maturity.
  • BOND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – contains additional data elements related to an individual maturity.
  • CALL SCHEDULE INFORMATION – contains the complete call schedule (date and price) for each related Maturity.
  • COUPON CHANGE HISTORY – contains any coupon rate changes that apply to the associated maturity.
  • ISSUE AGENTS – lists those entities which have a relationship to the issue, such as underwriter, obligor, etc.
  • ISSUE DEFAULT – provides information regarding issues in default. This includes the event that placed the issue in default as well as the current status of default proceedings.
  • ISSUE INFORMATION – contains the key data elements related to one or more individual maturities.
  • PARTIAL REDEMPTION – contains information regarding partial redemptions that occur during the life of the associated maturity.
  • PUT/TENDER SCHEDULE – contains the complete put and/or tender schedule (date and price) for each related maturity.
  • RATINGS: MOODY’S – contains the current Moody’s ratings for each associated maturity (if applicable).
  • RATINGS HISTORY: MOODY’S – contains any historical Moody’s ratings for each associated maturity (if applicable).
  • REDEMPTION INFORMATION – contains any material events (calls, refundings, etc.) that occur during the life of the associated maturity.
  • SINKING FUND INFORMATION – contains the sinking fund schedule (date, price, amount, etc.) associated with each related maturity.
  • VARIABLE RATE INFORMATION – contains information regarding variable rate features for maturities with coupon codes of ADJ, FLO, FLX, FRF, INV, LKD and VAR.
  • VARIABLE RATE HISTORY – contains historical variable rate information for maturities with coupon codes of ADJ, FLO, FLX, FRF, INV, LKD and VAR.
  • VARIABLE RATE SCHEDULE – contains complete variable rate schedules (start date, end date and formula) for maturities where more than one formula is specified.


In each output file the data elements are separated by a "|" and all dates are in "YYYY/MM/DD" format

Additional Credit Information:

Field Name Format Description
Additional Credit Schedule Number NUMBER(1) Identifier used to distinguish multiple credit enhancements tied to the same maturity.
Additional Credit Type Code VARCHAR2(4) Code representing the specific type of credit enhancement applied.
Row Number NUMBER(2) Sequence number used to differentiate multiple records with the same credit type and schedule.
Effective Date DATE The date when the credit enhancement takes or took effect.
Expiration Date DATE The date on which the credit enhancement expires or expired (unless renewed).
Has Guarantees VARCHAR2(1) Flag (Y/N/U) indicating whether the bond includes a guarantee on principal, interest, or premium.

Agent:

Field Name Format Description
Legal Name VARCHAR2(128) The legal name of the associated agent.

Agent Address:

Field Name Format Description
Address 1 VARCHAR2(64) First line of the agent’s mailing address.
Address 2 VARCHAR2(64) Second line of the agent’s mailing address.
City VARCHAR2(32) City component of the agent’s mailing address.
Issuer State VARCHAR2(2) The agent's mailing address state.
ZIP Code VARCHAR2(10) Postal ZIP code for the agent’s address.

Bond Offering Information:

Field Name Format Description
USID VARCHAR2(9) Unique nine-character identifier assigned by the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures for this maturity.
Series Code VARCHAR2(3) Internal code used to categorize maturities within a broader issue; useful for linking shared call or sinking fund schedules.
Series VARCHAR2(50) Descriptive label assigned to the bond series (e.g., “Series 2015”).
Project Name VARCHAR2(50) Name of the project associated with the issue or maturity.
Registration Type VARCHAR2(1) Code describing the bond’s registration method (e.g., book-entry, registered).
Orig USID Type VARCHAR2(1) Security type classification of the original U.S. ID.
Orig USID Status VARCHAR2(1) Status of the original U.S. ID after it has been modified (commonly used in partial pre-refundings or insurance changes).
Prior USID VARCHAR2(9) The original U.S. ID that was replaced, if applicable.
USID Change Reason VARCHAR2(3) Code specifying the reason for a U.S. ID change (e.g., pre-refunding).
USID Change Date DATE The date when the U.S. ID was officially changed.
Muni Debt Type ARCHAR2(3) The type of municipal debt instrument issued.
Use of Proceeds VARCHAR2(4) The intended use for the bond proceeds (e.g., housing, general).
Capital Purpose VARCHAR2(3) Code indicating the purpose for which funds are being used (e.g., new money, current refunding, remarketing).
Debt Service Security VARCHAR2(1) Type of asset backing the bond’s debt service.
Source Of Repayment VARCHAR2(1) Code specifying the origin of the funds used to repay the maturity.
Seniority VARCHAR2(4) Code designating the priority of the bond in the capital structure (e.g., Senior, Subordinated).
Rule 144a VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the bond is exempt from SEC registration under Rule 144A (typically restricted to Qualified Institutional Buyers).
Issue Amount NUMBER(20,5) Total amount originally issued for this maturity.
Par Value NUMBER(15,5) The bond’s face value (typically $100).
Denomination Amount NUMBER(15,5) The initial face value denomination of the bond at issuance.
Offering Price NUMBER(8,5) Original price of the bond at issuance, expressed as a percentage of par.
Offering Yield NUMBER(6,3) Yield to maturity at issuance for fixed-rate bonds, based on offering price and coupon.
Reoffered VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating if the bond was reoffered after its initial issuance.
Reoffered Yield NUMBER(6,3) Yield to maturity at the time of reoffering, if applicable.
Reoffered Date DATE Date on which the maturity was reoffered, if applicable.
Field Name Format Description
Dated Date DATE The date from which interest begins to accrue.
Delivery Date DATE The date the bond was or will be physically delivered by the issuer.
Settlement Date DATE The date on which the bond settles and ownership is transferred.
Maturity Date DATE The date when the bond’s principal must be repaid.
Interest Commencement Date DATE The start date for interest accrual.
First Coupon Date DATE The date the first interest payment is scheduled.
Average Life Date DATE The average life date for maturities with a sinking fund. Reflects the time required for the issuer to redeem 50% of outstanding principal.
Deferred Interest Conversion Date DATE The date when a deferred interest or convertible bond begins making regular interest payments. Relevant only for “Deferred Interest” or “Stripped Convertible” coupon types.
Current Coupon NUMBER(6,3) The bond’s current annual interest rate.
Interest Basis ARCHAR2(3) The interest type (e.g., fixed, variable, zero coupon).
Interest Accrual Convention VARCHAR2(1) The interest calculation method (e.g., 30/360, Actual/Actual).
Interest Payment Frequency VARCHAR2(1) The interval at which interest payments are made (e.g., semi-annual, annual).
Bank Qualified VARCHAR2(1) Indicates if the bond qualifies for bank tax deduction benefits.
Tax Status VARCHAR2(4) Indicates if the bond is federally tax-exempt, taxable, or subject to AMT.
State Tax VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the bond is subject to state taxation in its issuing state.
Additional Credit Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag (Y/N/U) indicating whether the maturity has any credit enhancement (e.g., LOC, GIC).
Additional Credit Schedule Number NUMBER(1) Allows assignment of multiple credit types at the maturity level.
Bond Insurance Code VARCHAR2(5) Code identifying the provider of bond insurance, if applicable.
Mortgage Insurance Code VARCHAR2(5) Code identifying the provider of mortgage insurance coverage, if applicable.
Super Sinker Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag (Y/N/U) indicating whether the bond is classified as a “super sinker.” (Note: amount data is not currently provided.)
Sink Fund Type VARCHAR2(1) Code representing the type of sinking fund structure in place, if applicable.
Sinking Fund Accel Percentage NUMBER(6,3) The maximum percentage by which the issuer may increase a scheduled sinking fund payment.
Sinking Fund Allocation VARCHAR2(1) Code identifying the method used to allocate payments under a sinking fund provision.
Field Name Format Description
Put Flag VARCHAR2(1) Indicator (Y/N/U) showing if the bond has a put option.
Optional Call Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag (Y/N/U) indicating whether the bond includes an optional call provision.
Partial Redemption Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag denoting whether any portion of the maturity is subject to partial redemption.
Next Call Date DATE The upcoming date the bond may be called.
Next Call Price NUMBER(6,3) The price paid if called on the next call date.
Next Par Call Date DATE The next date the bond can be redeemed at par.
Next Par Call Price NUMBER(6,3) The redemption price (usually par) for the next par call.
Make Whole Call Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating if a make-whole call provision applies (a premium is typically paid if called early).
Make Whole Start Date DATE Start date from which the make-whole call provision becomes effective.
Make Whole End Date DATE End date after which the make-whole call provision is no longer applicable.
Make Whole Benchmark VARCHAR2(50) The benchmark security (e.g., Treasury) used to calculate the make-whole call price.
Make Whole Spread NUMBER(6,3) The interest rate spread added to the benchmark when calculating the make-whole price.
Make Whole Text VARCHAR2(256) Additional explanatory text regarding the terms of the make-whole call provision.
Redeem Method VARCHAR2(1) Code specifying how securities are selected for redemption.
Security Status (Outstanding Flag) VARCHAR2(1) Indicator showing if the maturity is still outstanding or fully retired.
Security Status (Default Flag) VARCHAR2(1) Indicator showing if the bond is in default or still outstanding.
Outstanding Amount NUMBER(20,5) Remaining unpaid principal on the bond.
Total Maturity Amount Outstanding Date DATE Last recorded date when the outstanding amount of the maturity was calculated.
Depository Type VARCHAR2(1) Code identifying the depository institutions through which the bond is eligible for trading (e.g., DTC).
Update Date DATE The most recent date on which the maturity record was updated.
CAV Maturity Amount NUMBER(15,5) Compounded accreted value (CAV) of the bond on its maturity date.
Material Event Flag VARCHAR2(1) Flag (Y/N/U) indicating whether the bond is associated with any material event disclosure.

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Bond Additional Information:

Field Name Format Description
US Code VARCHAR2(4) A classification code denoting a U.S. identifier relevant to the bond issue.
Last Interest Pay Date DATE The most recent date on which interest was paid.
Next Interest Pay Date DATE The next scheduled date on which interest will be paid.

Call Schedule
Information:

Field Name Format Description
Call/Put Dates (From/To) DATE The effective date range for call or put rights.
Call/Put Price NUMBER(6,3) The call or put price, expressed as a percentage of par.

Coupon Change History:

Field Name Format Description
Call/Put Dates (From/To) DATE The effective date range for call or put rights.
Call/Put Price NUMBER(6,3) The call or put price, expressed as a percentage of par.
New Coupon Rate NUMBER(6,3) The updated interest rate applicable to the bond following a reset, remarketing, or modification event.

Issue Agents:

Field Name Format Description
Agent Role VARCHAR2(5) Code describing the functional role of the agent associated with the bond (e.g., obligor, trustee).

Issue Default:

Field Name Format Description
Default Date DATE The first date the issuer was considered in default, either due to a missed payment or technical breach.
Default Type VARCHAR2(1) Indicates the nature of the default: Monetary (M) or Technical (T).
Default Event Type VARCHAR2(4) Code specifying the category or trigger of the default event.
Default Event Date DATE The date the default event officially occurred.
Default Source VARCHAR2(60) The information source reporting the default event.
Default Source Date DATE The date when the default information was sourced.
Default Note VARCHAR2(256) Optional text field to provide additional context about the default event.
Default Status VARCHAR2(4) Code indicating the current resolution status of the default (e.g., active, cured).
Default Status Date DATE Date the default status was last updated.
Reinstated VARCHAR2(1) Y/N flag indicating whether the bond has been reinstated and is no longer in default.
Reinstated Date DATE The date the bond was officially reinstated.

Issue Information:

Field Name Format Description
Issuer Long Name VARCHAR2(120) Full legal name of the issuing entity.
Issuer State VARCHAR2(2) The issuer’s state, shown as a two-letter code.
Muni Issuance Name VARCHAR2(64) Description of the bond issue from the offering documents.
Muni Series Issue Amount NUMBER(20,5) Total par or discounted value issued in the series.
Series Outstanding Amount NUMBER(20,5) The total remaining principal amount of all maturities within the bond series that is still outstanding.
Issuer Note VARCHAR2(256) Free-text note providing additional issuer-related context or disclosures.
Offering Type VARCHAR2(4) Code specifying the nature of the bond sale (e.g., competitive, negotiated).
Offering Date DATE Date on which the bond was offered to investors.
Reoffered VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the bond issue was reoffered after original pricing.
Settlement Status VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the settlement date is Approximate (A) or Firm (F).
Gross Spread NUMBER(15,5) The difference between the price paid by the underwriter and the price paid by investors; reflects underwriting compensation.
Selling Concession NUMBER(15,5) Portion of the gross spread allocated to dealers in the syndicate who resell the bonds.
Reallowance NUMBER(15,5) Portion of the selling concession shared with firms not in the underwriting syndicate.
First Coupon Date DATE The date the first interest payment is scheduled.
Coupon Payment Day VARCHAR2(3) The specific day interest is paid (e.g., 1st of the month).
Interest Payment Month VARCHAR2(2) The calendar month(s) in which interest payments are made.
Active Issue VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether any portion of the issue remains outstanding. “Y” = outstanding amount > 0; “N” = fully retired.
Special Optional Call Code VARCHAR2(2) Code specifying terms of any special optional call provision.
Special Mandatory Call Code VARCHAR2(2) Code specifying terms of any special mandatory call provision.
Extraordinary Call VARCHAR2(1) Whether the bond can be called under extraordinary circumstances.
Call At CAV Indicator VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the call/put price should be calculated based on the Compounded Accreted Value (CAV).
Whole Call Frequency VARCHAR2(1) Details on whole-call provisions if exercised.
Part Call Frequency VARCHAR2(1) Indicates how often the bond may be partially called.
Notice Days (Min/Max) NUMBER(3) Required advance notice period (min/max days) before a call.
Optional Call Note VARCHAR2(256) Free-text note providing additional information about the optional call feature.
Incremental Denomination NUMBER(15,5) Minimum increment by which additional bonds may be purchased beyond the initial denomination.
Green Bond VARCHAR2(1) Flag indicating whether the issue qualifies as a Green Bond.

Partial Redemption:

Field Name Format Description
Partial Call Type VARCHAR2(1) Code specifying the structure of the partial redemption.
Partial Call Date DATE Effective date on which the partial call becomes valid.
Row Number NUMBER(2) Sequence identifier used to distinguish between multiple partial calls on the same date and type.
Partial Call Amount NUMBER(15,5) The dollar amount of the bond that will be or was redeemed through a partial call.
Partial Call Amount At CAV NUMBER(15,5) Partial call amount expressed using the accreted value, typically for zero-coupon bonds.
Partial Call Rate NUMBER(6,3) Call price for the partial redemption, expressed as a percentage of par.
Partial Call Rate At CAV NUMBER(6,3) Call price for the partial redemption, expressed as the coupon's accreted value.
Source Agent NUMBER Agent ID or source reference providing the material event information.

Put/Tender Schedule:

Field Name Format Description
Put/Tender Category/Reason VARCHAR2(1) The classification or reason for a put or tender.
Put Or Tender Frequency VARCHAR2(1) The interval (e.g., monthly, annually) between opportunities for bondholders to exercise a put or tender option.
Put/Tender Date DATE The date on which holders may submit a put or tender.
Next Put/Tender Date DATE The upcoming eligible date for put or tender.
Final Put/Tender Date DATE The last possible date for a put or tender action.
Put Or Tender Window1 NUMBER(3) Maximum number of days before a put date during which a bondholder may submit notice.
Put Or Tender Window2 NUMBER(3) Minimum number of days before a put date during which a bondholder may submit notice.
Put/Tender Price NUMBER(6,3) The price paid when a bond is put or tendered.
Put Fee NUMBER(6,3) The fee payable by a bondholder to exercise the put option.

Ratings - Moody's:

Field Name Format Description
Partial Call Type VARCHAR2(1) Code specifying the structure of the partial redemption.
Partial Call Date DATE Effective date on which the partial call becomes valid.
Row Number NUMBER(2) Sequence identifier used to distinguish between multiple partial calls on the same date and type.
Partial Call Amount NUMBER(15,5) The dollar amount of the bond that will be or was redeemed through a partial call.
Partial Call Amount At CAV NUMBER(15,5) Partial call amount expressed using the accreted value, typically for zero-coupon bonds.
Partial Call Rate NUMBER(6,3) Call price for the partial redemption, expressed as a percentage of par.
Partial Call Rate At CAV NUMBER(6,3) Call price for the partial redemption, expressed as the coupon's accreted value.
Source Agent NUMBER Agent ID or source reference providing the material event information.

*Requires client to have a current subscription with Moody's rating agency

Ratings History - Moody's:

Field Name Format Description
Put/Tender Category/Reason VARCHAR2(1) The classification or reason for a put or tender.
Put Or Tender Frequency VARCHAR2(1) The interval (e.g., monthly, annually) between opportunities for bondholders to exercise a put or tender option.
Put/Tender Date DATE The date on which holders may submit a put or tender.
Next Put/Tender Date DATE The upcoming eligible date for put or tender.
Final Put/Tender Date DATE The last possible date for a put or tender action.
Put Or Tender Window1 NUMBER(3) Maximum number of days before a put date during which a bondholder may submit notice.
Put Or Tender Window2 NUMBER(3) Minimum number of days before a put date during which a bondholder may submit notice.
Put/Tender Price NUMBER(6,3) The price paid when a bond is put or tendered.
Put Fee NUMBER(6,3) The fee payable by a bondholder to exercise the put option.

*Requires client to have a current subscription with Moody's rating agency

Redemption Information:

Field Name Format Description
Redemption Type VARCHAR2(1) The nature of the bond redemption.
Redemption Date DATE The date on which the bond is redeemed.
Redemption Amount NUMBER(15,5) The amount of principal to be redeemed.
Redemption Price NUMBER(6,3) The redemption price, expressed as a percent of par.
Redemption Rate At CAV NUMBER(6,3) Redemption price expressed as the compounded accreted value, at which an issue’s maturity may be or has been redeemed.
Refunding USID VARCHAR2(9) The U.S. ID of the new bond used to refund the current maturity.
Refunding Issue Dtd DATE Dated date of the refunding bond that replaces the current issue.
Ref Issue Settlement Date DATE Settlement date of the refunding bond.
Escrow Type VARCHAR2(1) Code indicating the types of securities held in escrow for an escrowed-to-maturity (ETM) bond.
Escrow Percentage VARCHAR2(120) Percentage breakdown of the securities composition within the escrow fund.
Calls Defeased Indicator VARCHAR2(1) Indicates if optional calls are defeased (e.g., for ETM bonds).
Sink Defeased Indicator VARCHAR2(1) Shows whether the sinking fund is defeased.

Sinking Fund Information:

Field Name Format Description
Sinking Fund Price NUMBER(15,5) The redemption price (percent of par) used for sinking fund payments.
Sinking Fund Payment Date DATE The scheduled date on which a portion of the bond’s principal is to be redeemed via the sinking fund.
Sinking Fund Skipped Payment VARCHAR2(1) Indicator if a scheduled sinking fund payment is skipped.
Sinking Fund Amount NUMBER(15,5) Dollar amount to be redeemed via the sinking fund.
Sink Amount At CAV NUMBER(15,5) Amount to be redeemed under the sinking fund, calculated at accreted value (for zero-coupon bonds only).

Variable Rate Information:

Field Name Format Description
Instrument Type VARCHAR2(1) Code describing the type of instrument (e.g., ARS, VRDO).
Initial Interest Rate NUMBER(6,3) The first interest rate applied to the bond at issuance in the primary market.
Initial Interest Rate Date DATE The date on which the initial rate was set.
Fix Float Ind VARCHAR2(1) Code that indicates whether the interest rate is fixed or floating.
Interest Adjustment Frequency VARCHAR2(1) How often the bond’s interest rate is reset.
Next Variable Rate Date DATE The upcoming scheduled date for the rate to reset.
Reset Day VARCHAR2(3) Day of the week when the interest rate resets (e.g., Monday).
Reset Month VARCHAR2(3) Month in which the interest rate reset occurs.
Floor NUMBER(6,3) Minimum allowable rate defined in the offering document for variable-rate bonds.
Ceiling NUMBER(6,3) Maximum allowable rate defined in the offering document for variable-rate bonds.
Reset Interest Accrual Convention VARCHAR2(1) The accrual method for resettable-rate bonds.
Interest Payment Day Code VARCHAR2(3) Code representing the specific day interest payments are due.
Current Interest Rate NUMBER(6,3) The interest rate currently applicable to the bond.
Determination Date DATE Date the current interest rate was determined.
Effective Date DATE Date the current interest rate became effective.
Valid Until Date DATE Date through which the current interest rate remains valid.
Rate Type VARCHAR2(1) Code indicating how the interest rate is determined (e.g., max rate, formula-based).
Formula VARCHAR2(240) The calculation formula used to determine the bond’s interest rate.
Benchmark VARCHAR2(4) Code identifying the benchmark index used to calculate the interest rate.

Variable Rate History:

Field Name Format Description
Fix Float Ind VARCHAR2(1) Code that indicates whether the interest rate is fixed or floating.
Current Interest Rate NUMBER(6,3) The interest rate that was in effect immediately prior to the most recent reset.
Determination Date DATE Date the specified interest rate was established.
Effective Date DATE Date on which the specified rate began to apply.
Valid Until Date DATE Date through which the specified interest rate remains effective.
Next Variable Rate Date DATE Date when the interest rate was most recently reset.

Variable Rate Schedule:

Field Name Format Description
Start Date DATE Start date of the time period during which the interest rate formula is valid.
End Date DATE Final date the associated interest rate formula is applicable.
Formula VARCHAR2(240) Expression used to calculate the specified interest rate during the defined period.

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