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FIX TAG 13

CommType

charAdded FIX.2.7

Definition

Commission type

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FIX 4.4 FIX 4.2

Values only in FIX 4.4 3

  • 4(for CIV buy orders) percentage waived – cash discount
  • 5(for CIV buy orders) percentage waived – enhanced units
  • 6points per bond or contract [Supply ContractMultiplier (231) in the <Instrument> component block if the object security is denominated in a size other than the industry default - 1000 par for bonds.]

Value text or deprecation changed 2

ValueFIX 4.4FIX 4.2
1per unit (implying shares, par, currency, etc)per share
3absolute (total monetary amount)absolute

Values 3

ValueMeaning
1

per share

2

percentage

3

absolute

About the char data type

Single character value, can include any alphanumeric character or punctuation except the delimiter. All char fields are case sensitive

Used in messages 6

Includes nested components and repeating groups. Open a location to see its surrounding requirements.