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COMPONENT · SOURCE ID 1005

InstrumentLeg

Definition

The InstrumentLeg component block, like the Instrument component block, contains all the fields commonly used to describe a security or instrument. In the case of the InstrumentLeg component block it describes a security used in multileg-oriented messages.

This is a reusable definition. Requiredness is relative to this structure; its use and conditions in a message remain on that message's page. Version links browse the other dictionary, not an assumed equivalent component.

Direct members

  1. Used to indicate a time unit for the contract (e.g., days, weeks, months, etc.)

  2. Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

  3. 624 LegSidefield

    Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

  4. Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

  5. 740 LegPoolfield

    Identifies MBS / ABS pool

  6. Used to express option right

  7. LegOptionRatio is provided on covering leg to create a delta neutral spread. In Listed Derivatives, the delta of the leg is multiplied by LegOptionRatio and OrderQty to determine the covering quantity.

  8. 566 LegPricefield

    Used to specify an anchor price for a leg as part of the definition or creation of the strategy - not used for execution price.

Used in messages

Direct parent structures