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In the Index panel, you can add and change an index. You can use an index to measure the inflation component of a treasury inflation protected security (TIPTIPS), an inflation linked bond (ILB), or as a benchmark for an entity. To use the index as a benchmark for an entity, you must select Benchmark from the Entity Type drop down list on the AddCreate/Change Edit Entity and Create Master Fund Setup panels.

Add Indices

To add an index:

  • From any Eagle window, click the Eagle Navigator button to access the Eagle Navigator.
  • Enter Issue Viewer in the Start Search text box.
  • Click the Issue Viewer link to access the tool
    1. In Accounting Center, in the left navigation pane, click Setup Securities > Manage Securities > Issue Viewer.
      You see the Issue Viewer tool.

    Click 
    1. Click the Add arrow.

    2. Click 

    Equities and 
    1. Index.
      You see the Index panel.

    2. Complete the options on the Index panel.

    3. Click Submit.

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    Change Indices

    Some fields are locked when there is an existing position on the security. This is because a change would impact the existing position. These fields include Asset Currency, Investment Type, Processing Security Type, Quantity Type, Price Multiplier, and Quantity Scale. Other fields are locked so they cannot be changed. See the About Locked Security Master Record Fields in Issue Viewer page for more information.

    NoteClick the Issue Viewer link to access the tool.

    If you need to change a security master record, Eagle recommends canceling the security, making changes to the security master record, and rebooking the security.

    To manually change an index:

  • From any Eagle window, click the Eagle Navigator button to access the Eagle Navigator.
  • Enter Issue Viewer in the Start Search text box.
    1. In Accounting Center, in the left navigation pane, click Setup Securities > Manage Securities > Issue Viewer.
      You see the Issue Viewer tool.

    2. Enter the query parameters and click Search.
      You see a list of security records that meet your selection criteria in the Query Result window.

    3. Select the security record you want to update, click the Change arrow, and click Change

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    1. Index. Or double-click the security record.
      You see the Change Index panel.

    2. Change the options on the Change Index panel.

    3. Click Submit.

    Index Panel Options

    The following are the options in the Index panel. 

    Option

    Tag

    Description

    SRM Status Flag

    Release Status

    614

    Displays the release status of the Security Reference Manager (SRM) record. This field is null when adding a new security.

    Authorize Flag

    11742

    Flags records that have been authorized.

    Validation Process Flag

    4569

    Flags records that have been reviewed in the Security Reference Manager (SRM).

    Index Identification

    Issue Name

    961

    Specifies the name of the security.

    Issue Description

    962

    Describes the security.

    Ticker

    13

    Specifies the system of letters used to uniquely identify the security.

    Primary Asset ID Type

    1432

    Specifies the primary asset identifier type for the security, such as CUSIP, ISIN, and SEDOL.

    Primary Asset ID

    14

    Specifies the primary asset identifier for the security.

    Alt Asset ID Type

    5501

    Specifies an alternate asset identifier type for the security.

    Alt Asset ID

    1795

    Specifies the alternate asset identifier for the security.

    Index Details

    Investment Type

    11

    Specifies the investment type, such as INDX (Index).

    Processing Security Type

    3931

    Specifies the code value that the system uses to identify the type of security you are adding. For example, INXXXX, for index.

    Security Type

    82

    Specifies the type of security.

    Sub Security Type

    1464

    Specifies the sub security type.

    Granularity Category

    11476

    Specifies the asset's classification for ledger granularity purposes. If the security attributes available for ledger granularity account breakouts (security type, long/short indicator, Federal tax indicator, market sector description, affiliated/unaffiliated, and issue country) do not provide enough detail, you can use a granularity category to classify the asset for ledger reporting. Code values are maintained under the GRANULARITY_CAT code category.

    Cost Basis Rule Type

    2817

    Specifies the cost basis rule type for cost basis reporting.

    Quantity Type

    12

    Specifies the quantity generally accepted as a standard for exchange, such as shares and par. The system uses par as a default.

    Price Multiplier

    18

    Determines the price. In the case of short term debt instruments, the system defaults to a price of 1.00. You should not change this value once a position exists.

    Quantity Scale

    19

    Calculates the ratio of units bought to units used for earnings. The system default is 1, so that 1 unit of par purchased equals one unit of earnings. You should not change this value once a position exists.

    Country of Risk

    2288

    Specifies the issuer of the security's principal place of business.

    Country of Risk Code

    10536

    Specifies the code of the issuer of the security's principal place of business.

    Asset Currency

    85

    Specifies the currency in which the security is priced.

    State Code

    1343

    Specifies the state in which the security is issued.

    Index Flags

    Federal Tax Indicator

    1545

    Indicates whether the security is subject to federal tax. Options include:

    • Yes

    • No

    Synthetic Eligible

    12024

    Indicates whether the security is synthetic eligible. Options include:

    • Yes

    • No

    Look Thru Value

    1808

    Specifies the underlying security.

    Look Thru Ind

    1776

    Used to view exposure to the underlying security, index, or portfolio.

    Inactive Flag

    11043

    Specifies whether the security is inactive. Options include:

    • Yes

    • No

    Interest Rate Conversion Flags

    Rate Conversion Rule

    12849

    Identifies the name of the rate conversion rule used to convert a fixed income security's reference interest rate from one rate quotation basis to another. The rate conversion rule determines the inputs of the conversion calculation. If you set up a floating rate or inverse floating rate security with a reference rate for an underlying index that converts the interest rate, the rate conversion rule you specify for the underlying index displays as the fixed income security's default value. For more information, see Convert a Security's Interest Rate from One Rate Quotation Basis to Another. Options include:

    • Semi-annual 30/360 to Monthly 30/360 (6M30360IM30360). For use with assets such as Canadian MBS.

    • Discount ACT/360 to Daily ACT/365 (DRA360IDA365). For use with assets such as commodity total return swaps.