Valsys: Ticker Mapping Explained

In this episode of Selling Signals, we are joined by James's Valsys co-founders, Jack Fuller and Simon Bessey, for a practical discussion on ticker mapping. It is one of the least visible parts of the alternative data workflow, but it has a big impact on whether a dataset can actually be used by the buy side.

We discuss what ticker mapping is and why funds care about it. Jack and Simon explain why the problem is harder than it looks. They show how point-in-time accuracy changes the picture and what good validation looks like. We also get into why ownership changes and M&A make mapping much harder to get right.

This episode is essential listening for any data provider that wants to make its product usable in capital markets.