Bloomberg Terminal Export Formatting
Bloomberg Terminal exports often come with inconsistent formatting, extra whitespace, or delimiters that don't match your target system. This tool cleans and reformats your Bloomberg export data for seamless integration with Excel, databases, or other financial analysis tools.
Supported Output Formats
Excel Column Format
One ticker per line, ready to paste directly into an Excel column. Perfect for building watchlists and portfolio tracking sheets.
AAPL US EquityMSFT US EquityGOOGL US EquityComma-Separated List
Tickers separated by commas and spaces. Ideal for importing into databases or using in API calls.
AAPL US Equity, MSFT US Equity, GOOGL US EquityTab-Delimited Format
Tickers separated by tabs. Standard format for pasting into Bloomberg Terminal screens or Reuters Eikon.
AAPL US Equity [TAB] MSFT US Equity [TAB] GOOGL US EquityPipe-Delimited Format
Tickers separated by pipe symbols. Common in financial data files and database imports.
AAPL US Equity | MSFT US Equity | GOOGL US EquityCommon Bloomberg Export Issues We Fix
- Extra whitespace: Removes leading/trailing spaces and blank lines
- Inconsistent delimiters: Standardizes to your chosen format
- Mixed formatting: Ensures uniform output across all tickers
- Irregular line breaks: Cleans up copy-paste artifacts
Use Cases
Portfolio Management
Export your Bloomberg portfolio holdings and format them for Excel analysis. Track performance, calculate weights, and generate reports with properly formatted ticker lists.
Compliance Reporting
Format ticker lists for regulatory filings and compliance documentation. Ensure consistent formatting across all your regulatory submissions.
Trading Operations
Prepare ticker lists for order management systems (OMS) and execution management systems (EMS). Many systems require specific delimiter formats for bulk imports.
Research Distribution
Share clean ticker lists with team members, clients, or research distribution platforms. Professional formatting reflects well on your analysis.
Bloomberg Terminal Tips
How to Export from Bloomberg Terminal
- Create your ticker list or portfolio in Bloomberg
- Use PRTU (Print) or select tickers manually
- Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C)
- Paste into this tool
- Select your desired output format
- Copy formatted output to your destination
Common Bloomberg Ticker Formats
| Asset Type | Format Example |
|---|---|
| US Equity | AAPL US Equity |
| UK Equity | VOD LN Equity |
| German Equity | SAP GR Equity |
| US Treasury | T 4.5 02/15/36 Govt |
| Corporate Bond | AAPL 3.2 05/11/27 Corp |
| Currency Pair | EURUSD Curncy |
| Index | SPX Index |
Integration with Other Tools
Excel Integration
Use Excel Column format to paste directly into spreadsheets. Works with Excel formulas like VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and Bloomberg Excel Add-in functions.
Database Import
Tab or pipe-delimited formats work well for SQL database imports. Many database tools accept these standard delimiters for bulk loading.
Python/R Analysis
Comma-separated format is ideal for reading into pandas DataFrames or R data frames. Easy to parse and analyze programmatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Bloomberg data secure?
Yes! All formatting happens 100% in your browser. Your ticker data never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server. This tool works offline once the page is loaded.
What's the difference between tab and pipe delimited?
Tab-delimited uses tab characters (invisible) to separate tickers, while pipe-delimited uses visible "|" characters. Tab is standard for Bloomberg/Reuters, while pipe is common in data files.
Can I format options tickers?
Yes! This tool preserves the full Bloomberg ticker format, including options (e.g., "SPX 01/20/24 C4800 Index").
Does this work with bond CUSIPs?
Yes, the formatter works with any text format. While it's designed for tickers, it can also clean and format CUSIP lists, ISIN codes, or any other identifier.
Can I convert Bloomberg format to FactSet format?
This tool handles formatting/delimiters only. Converting between vendor-specific identifier schemes (Bloomberg → FactSet) requires a data mapping service, which this tool doesn't provide.