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FIX TAG 54

Side

charAdded FIX.2.7

Definition

Side of order

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FIX 4.4 FIX 4.2

Values only in FIX 4.4 7

  • ACross short exempt
  • B"As Defined" (for use with multileg instruments)
  • C"Opposite" (for use with multileg instruments)
  • DSubscribe (e.g. CIV)
  • ERedeem (e.g. CIV)
  • FLend (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)
  • GBorrow (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)

Values 9

ValueMeaning
1

Buy

2

Sell

3

Buy minus

4

Sell plus

5

Sell short

6

Sell short exempt

7

Undisclosed (valid for IOI and List Order messages only)

8

Cross (orders where counterparty is an exchange, valid for all messages except IOIs)

9

Cross short

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 17

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