Valoren Number An identification number assigned to financial instruments in Switzerland. These numbers are similar to the CUSIP numbers that are used in Canada and the U.S. A typical valoren number is between six to nine digits in length. Investopedia Says: Market data firms and other financial institutions throughout Europe typically refer to Swiss companies and/or store trade data on these companies using valoren numbers as a means of security identification. Related Terms: CINS Number CUSIP Number DUNS Number International Securities Identification Number - ISIN Stock Exchange Daily Official List - SEDOL |