# openfunds Data definitions for the Characterization of Investment Funds

The openfunds association provides an open, extensible and cost-free standard for the characterization of investment fund data with the aim to facilitate the data exchange across the industry. For more information, visit https://openfunds.org.

**Status**: active | **URL**: https://open.gamstandards.com/collections/0d28ca68-062f-4fe8-a4b1-1037c9ec453c

## Resources and References

### openfunds Field List (PDF)

- **Type**: Web Link
- **URL**: https://openfunds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/openfunds_fields_v2.13.0.pdf

### openfunds Field List (Excel)

- **Type**: Web Link
- **URL**: https://openfunds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/openfunds_fields_v2.13.0.xlsx

### openfunds Previous Field Lists

- **Type**: Web Link
- **URL**: https://openfunds.org/fieldmenu/previous-versions/

### openfunds Whitepapers

- **Type**: Web Link
- **URL**: https://openfunds.org/knowledge/whitepapers/

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is openfunds?**

https://openfunds.org/

**Q: Who is behind openfunds?**

https://openfunds.org/about/about-us/

**Q: What is the benefit of an openfunds membership? **

https://openfunds.org/about/members/

**Q: Is openfunds really free of charge and any intellectual property? **

https://openfunds.org/about/licence/

**Q: How do I get updates from openfunds?**

 https://openfunds.org/info/news/

**Q: How do I contact openfunds if I have a question?**

https://openfunds.org/about/contact/

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## Suggested Workflow

To extract data from a document using this collection: (1) Review the JSON schema to understand the data structure and required fields. (2) Download the template file to see the expected output format. (3) Use the glossary terms to understand domain-specific terminology. (4) Extract data from your source document matching the schema fields. (5) Populate the template or produce JSON conforming to the schema.