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ID1003
Abbr NameInstrmt
PedigreeAdded FIX.4.3
The Instrument component block contains all the fields commonly used to describe a security or instrument. Typically the data elements in this component block are considered the static data of a security, data that may be commonly found in a security master database. The Instrument component block can be used to describe any asset type supported by FIX.
Field
Name
Type
Req'd
Comments
Pedigree
55
Common, "human understood" representation of the security. SecurityID value can be specified if no symbol exists (e.g. non-exchange traded Collective Investment Vehicles)
Use "[N/A]" for products which do not have a symbol.
Added FIX.4.3
65
Used in Fixed Income with a value of "WI" to indicate "When Issued" for a security to be reissued under an old CUSIP or ISIN or with a value of "CD" to indicate a EUCP with lump-sum interest rather than discount price.
Added FIX.4.3
48
Takes precedence in identifying security to counterparty over SecurityAltID block. Requires SecurityIDSource if specified.
Added FIX.4.3
22
Required if SecurityID is specified.
Added FIX.4.3
Number of alternate Security Identifiers
Added FIX.4.4
460
Indicates the type of product the security is associated with (high-level category)
Added FIX.4.3
461
Indicates the type of security using ISO 10962 standard, Classification of Financial Instruments (CFI code) values. It is recommended that CFICode be used instead of SecurityType for non-Fixed Income instruments.
Added FIX.4.3
167
It is recommended that CFICode be used instead of SecurityType for non-Fixed Income instruments.
Required for Fixed Income. Refer to Volume 7 - Fixed Income
Futures and Options should be specified using the CFICode[461] field instead of SecurityType[167] (Refer to Volume 7 - Recommendations and Guidelines for Futures and Options Markets.)
Added FIX.4.3
762
Sub-type qualification/identification of the SecurityType (e.g. for SecurityType="MLEG"). If specified, SecurityType is required.
Added FIX.4.4
200
Specifies the month and year of maturity. Applicable for standardized derivatives which are typically only referenced by month and year (e.g. S&P futures). Note MaturityDate (a full date) can also be specified.
Added FIX.4.3
541
Specifies date of maturity (a full date). Note that standardized derivatives which are typically only referenced by month and year (e.g. S&P futures).may use MaturityMonthYear and/or this field.
When using MaturityMonthYear, it is recommended that markets and sell sides report the MaturityDate on all outbound messages as a means of data enrichment.
Added FIX.4.3
201
For Options.
Added FIX.4.4
224
Date interest is to be paid. Used in identifying Corporate Bond issues.
Added FIX.4.3
225
Date instrument was issued. For Fixed Income IOIs for new issues, specifies the issue date.
Added FIX.4.3
239
(Deprecated, use UnderlyingSecurityType (310) )
Added FIX.4.3
226
(Deprecated, use TerminationType (788) )
Added FIX.4.3
227
(Deprecated, use Price (44) )
Added FIX.4.3
228
For Fixed Income: Amortization Factor for deriving Current face from Original face for ABS or MBS securities, note the fraction may be greater than, equal to or less than 1. In TIPS securities this is the Inflation index.
Qty * Factor * Price = Gross Trade Amount
For Derivatives: Contract Value Factor by which price must be adjusted to determine the true nominal value of one futures/options contract.
(Qty * Price) * Factor = Nominal Value
Added FIX.4.3
255
Added FIX.4.3
543
The location at which records of ownership are maintained for this instrument, and at which ownership changes must be recorded. Can be used in conjunction with ISIN to address ISIN uniqueness issues.
Added FIX.4.3
470
ISO Country code of instrument issue (e.g. the country portion typically used in ISIN). Can be used in conjunction with non-ISIN SecurityID (e.g. CUSIP for Municipal Bonds without ISIN) to provide uniqueness.
Added FIX.4.3
471
A two-character state or province abbreviation.
Added FIX.4.3
472
The three-character IATA code for a locale (e.g. airport code for Municipal Bonds).
Added FIX.4.3
240
(Deprecated, use YieldRedemptionDate (696) in <YieldData> component block)
Added FIX.4.3
202
Used for derivatives, such as options and covered warrants
Added FIX.4.3
947
Used for derivatives
Added FIX.4.4
206
Used for derivatives, such as options and covered warrants to indicate a versioning of the contract when required due to corporate actions to the underlying. Should not be used to indicate type of option - use the CFICode[461] for this purpose.
Added FIX.4.3
231
For Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds, Derivatives, etc. Note: If used, quantities should be expressed in the "nominal" (e.g. contracts vs. shares) amount.
Added FIX.4.3
223
For Fixed Income.
Added FIX.4.3
207
Can be used to identify the security.
Added FIX.4.3
106
Added FIX.4.3
348
Must be set if EncodedIssuer field is specified and must immediately precede it.
Added FIX.4.3
349
Encoded (non-ASCII characters) representation of the Issuer field in the encoded format specified via the MessageEncoding field.
Added FIX.4.3
107
Added FIX.4.3
350
Must be set if EncodedSecurityDesc field is specified and must immediately precede it.
Added FIX.4.3
351
Encoded (non-ASCII characters) representation of the SecurityDesc field in the encoded format specified via the MessageEncoding field.
Added FIX.4.3
691
Identifies MBS / ABS pool
Added FIX.4.4
667
Must be present for MBS/TBA
Added FIX.4.4
875
The program under which a commercial paper is issued
Added FIX.4.4
876
The registration type of a commercial paper issuance
Added FIX.4.4
Number of repeating EventType group entries.
Added FIX.4.4
873
If different from IssueDate
Added FIX.4.4
874
If different from IssueDate and DatedDate
Added FIX.4.4

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