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FIX TAG 1147

UnitOfMeasureQty

QtyAdded FIX.5.0 · EP42

Definition

Used to indicate the quantity of the underlying commodity unit of measure on which the contract is based, such as, 2500 lbs of lean cattle, 1000 barrels of crude oil, 1000 bushels of corn, etc. UnitOfMeasureQty is required for UnitOfMeasure(996) Variable Quantity UOMs enumerations. Refer to the definition of UnitOfMeasure(996) for more information on the use of UnitOfMeasureQty.

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FIX 4.4 FIX 5.0 SP2

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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).

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