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FIX TAG 206

OptAttribute

charAdded FIX.4.1

Definition

Can be used for SecurityType=OPT to identify a particular security.

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FIX 4.4 FIX 4.2

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FIX 4.4

Can be used for SecurityType(167)=OPT to identify a particular security. Valid values vary by SecurityExchange: *** REPLACED values - See "Replaced Features and Supported Approach" *** For Exchange: MONEP (Paris) L = Long (a.k.a. "American") S = Short (a.k.a. "European") For Exchanges: DTB (Frankfurt), HKSE (Hong Kong), and SOFFEX (Zurich) 0-9 = single digit "version" number assigned by exchange following capital adjustments (0=current, 1=prior, 2=prior to 1, etc).

FIX 4.2

Can be used for SecurityType=OPT to identify a particular security.

No enumerated values are defined for this field in this source.

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 26

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