FIX 4.1 : ExecID <17> field

Type: char

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Description

Unique identifier of execution message as assigned by broker (will be 0 (zero) for ExecTransType <20> ='3' (Status)).

Uniqueness must be guaranteed within a single trading day or the life of a multi-day order. Firms which accept multi-day orders should consider embedding a date within the ExecID <17> field to assure uniqueness across days.

(Prior to FIX 4.1 this field was of type int)

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