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FIX TAG 1270

DerivativeUnitOfMeasureQty

QtyAdded FIX.5.0 · EP52

Definition

Used to indicate the quantity of the underlying commodity unit of measure on which the contract is based.

See UnitOfMeasureQty(1147) for complete definition.

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Used to indicate the quantity of the underlying commodity unit of measure on which the contract is based.

See UnitOfMeasureQty(1147) for complete definition.

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

About the Qty data type

float field capable of storing either a whole number (no decimal places) of "shares" (securities denominated in whole units) or a decimal value containing decimal places for non-share quantity asset classes (securities denominated in fractional units).

Used in messages 3

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