FIX 5.0 SP2 : Side <54> field

Type: char

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Description

Side of order.

Valid values:

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

A = Cross short exempt

B = "As Defined" (for use with multileg instruments)

C = "Opposite" (for use with multileg instruments)

D = Subscribe (e.g. CIV)

E = Redeem (e.g. CIV)

F = Lend (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)

G = Borrow (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)

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