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FIX MESSAGE 35=AL

PositionMaintenanceRequest

MsgType (35) = ALPositionMaintenanceAdded FIX.4.4

Definition

The Position Maintenance Request message allows the position owner to submit requests to the holder of a position which will result in a specific action being taken which will affect the position. Generally, the holder of the position is a central counter party or clearing organization but can also be a party providing investment services.

Message structure 338 distinct fields

Source order, including nested components and groups. Group counts precede the repeated entries. “Required here” is relative to the enclosing component or group, not unconditional in the message. A dash means not marked required; conditional requirements remain in the source notes. This is a reference, not a counterparty-specific validator.

  1. StandardHeaderComponentRequired

    MsgType = AL

    1. 8 BeginStringStringRequired here

      FIXT.1.1 (Always unencrypted, must be first field in message)

    2. 9 BodyLengthLengthRequired here

      (Always unencrypted, must be second field in message)

    3. 35 MsgTypeStringRequired here

      (Always unencrypted, must be third field in message)

    4. Indicates application version using a service pack identifier. The ApplVerID applies to a specific message occurrence.

    5. Used to support bilaterally agreed custom functionality

    6. 49 SenderCompIDStringRequired here

      (Always unencrypted)

    7. 56 TargetCompIDStringRequired here

      (Always unencrypted)

    8. Trading partner company ID used when sending messages via a third party (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    9. Trading partner company ID used when sending messages via a third party (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    10. 90 SecureDataLenDeprecated FIXT.1.1Length

      Required to identify length of encrypted section of message. (Always unencrypted)

    11. 91 SecureDataDeprecated FIXT.1.1data

      Required when message body is encrypted. Always immediately follows SecureDataLen field.

    12. 34 MsgSeqNumSeqNumRequired here

      (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    13. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    14. Sender's LocationID (i.e. geographic location and/or desk) (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    15. "ADMIN" reserved for administrative messages not intended for a specific user. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    16. Trading partner LocationID (i.e. geographic location and/or desk) (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    17. Trading partner SubID used when delivering messages via a third party. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    18. Trading partner LocationID (i.e. geographic location and/or desk) used when delivering messages via a third party. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    19. Trading partner SubID used when delivering messages via a third party. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    20. Trading partner LocationID (i.e. geographic location and/or desk) used when delivering messages via a third party. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    21. 43 PossDupFlagBoolean

      Always required for retransmitted messages, whether prompted by the sending system or as the result of a resend request. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    22. 97 PossResendBoolean

      Required when message may be duplicate of another message sent under a different sequence number. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    23. 52 SendingTimeUTCTimestampRequired here

      (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    24. 122 OrigSendingTimeUTCTimestamp

      Required for message resent as a result of a ResendRequest. If data is not available set to same value as SendingTime (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    25. Required when specifying XmlData to identify the length of a XmlData message block. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.)

    26. Can contain a XML formatted message block (e.g. FIXML). Always immediately follows XmlDataLen field. (Can be embedded within encrypted data section.) See Volume 1: FIXML Support

    27. Type of message encoding (non-ASCII characters) used in a message's "Encoded" fields. Required if any "Encoding" fields are used.

    28. The last MsgSeqNum value received by the FIX engine and processed by downstream application, such as trading system or order routing system. Can be specified on every message sent. Useful for detecting a backlog with a counterparty.

    29. HopGrpRepeating groupCount tag 627

      Number of repeating groups of historical "hop" information. Only applicable if OnBehalfOfCompID is used, however, its use is optional. Note that some market regulations or counterparties may require tracking of message hops.

      1. 627 NoHopsGroup count
      2. 628 HopCompIDString
      3. 629 HopSendingTimeUTCTimestamp
      4. 630 HopRefIDSeqNum
  2. 710 PosReqIDString

    Unique identifier for the position maintenance request as assigned by the submitter. Conditionally required when used in a request/reply scenario (i.e. not required in batch scenario)

  3. 709 PosTransTypeintRequired
  4. Reference to the PosReqID of a previous maintenance request that is being replaced or canceled.

  5. Reference to a PosMaintRptID from a previous Position Maintenance Report that is being replaced or canceled.

  6. 715 ClearingBusinessDateLocalMktDateRequired

    The Clearing Business Date referred to by this maintenance request

  7. PartiesRepeating groupCount tag 453Required

    The Following PartyRoles can be specified: ClearingOrganization Clearing Firm Position Account

    1. 453 NoPartyIDsGroup countRequired here

      Repeating group below should contain unique combinations of PartyID, PartyIDSource, and PartyRole

    2. 448 PartyIDString

      Used to identify source of PartyID. Required if PartyIDSource is specified. Required if NoPartyIDs > 0.

    3. Used to identify class source of PartyID value (e.g. BIC). Required if PartyID is specified. Required if NoPartyIDs > 0.

    4. Identifies the type of PartyID (e.g. Executing Broker). Required if NoPartyIDs > 0.

    5. PtysSubGrpRepeating groupCount tag 802

      Repeating group of Party sub-identifiers.

      1. 802 NoPartySubIDsGroup count
  8. 1 AccountString
  9. Type of account associated with the order (Origin)

  10. InstrumentComponentRequired
    1. 55 SymbolString

      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.

    2. 65 SymbolSfxString

      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.

    3. 48 SecurityIDString

      Takes precedence in identifying security to counterparty over SecurityAltID block. Requires SecurityIDSource if specified.

    4. Required if SecurityID is specified.

    5. SecAltIDGrpRepeating groupCount tag 454

      Number of alternate Security Identifiers

      1. 454 NoSecurityAltIDGroup count
    6. Indicates the type of product the security is associated with (high-level category)

    7. Identifies an entire suite of products for a given market. In Futures this may be "interest rates", "agricultural", "equity indexes", etc

    8. An exchange specific name assigned to a group of related securities which may be concurrently affected by market events and actions.

    9. 461 CFICodeString

      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.

    10. 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.)

    11. Sub-type qualification/identification of the SecurityType (e.g. for SecurityType="MLEG"). If specified, SecurityType is required.

    12. 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.

    13. 541 MaturityDateLocalMktDate

      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. For NDFs this represents the fixing date of the contract.

    14. 1079 MaturityTimeTZTimeOnly

      For NDFs this represents the fixing time of the contract. It is optional to specify the fixing time.

    15. Indicator to determine if Instrument is Settle on Open.

    16. Gives the current state of the instrument

    17. 224 CouponPaymentDateLocalMktDate

      Date interest is to be paid. Used in identifying Corporate Bond issues.

    18. 225 IssueDateLocalMktDate

      Date instrument was issued. For Fixed Income IOIs for new issues, specifies the issue date.

    19. 239 RepoCollateralSecurityTypeDeprecated FIX.4.4String
    20. 226 RepurchaseTermDeprecated FIX.4.4int
    21. 227 RepurchaseRateDeprecated FIX.4.4Percentage
    22. 228 Factorfloat

      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

    23. 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.

    24. 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.

    25. A two-character state or province abbreviation.

    26. The three-character IATA code for a locale (e.g. airport code for Municipal Bonds).

    27. 240 RedemptionDateDeprecated FIX.4.4LocalMktDate
    28. Used for derivatives, such as options and covered warrants

    29. Used for derivatives

    30. Used for derivatives. Multiplier applied to the strike price for the purpose of calculating the settlement value.

    31. Used for derivatives. The number of shares/units for the financial instrument involved in the option trade.

    32. 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.

    33. For Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds, Derivatives, etc. Note: If used, quantities should be expressed in the "nominal" (e.g. contracts vs. shares) amount.

    34. Minimum price increment for the instrument. Could also be used to represent tick value.

    35. Minimum price increment amount associated with the MinPriceIncrement [969]. For listed derivatives, the value can be calculated by multiplying MinPriceIncrement by ContractValueFactor [231]

    36. 0

    37. Settlement method for a contract. Can be used as an alternative to CFI Code value

    38. Type of exercise of a derivatives security

    39. Cash amount indicating the pay out associated with an option. For binary options this is a fixed amount

    40. Method for price quotation

    41. Indicates type of valuation method used.

    42. Indicates whether the instruments are pre-listed only or can also be defined via user request

    43. Used to express the ceiling price of a capped call

    44. Used to express the floor price of a capped put

    45. Used to express option right

    46. Used to indicate if a security has been defined as flexible according to "non-standard" means. Analog to CFICode Standard/Non-standard indicator

    47. Used to indicate if a product or group of product supports the creation of flexible securities

    48. 997 TimeUnitString

      Used to indicate a time unit for the contract (e.g., days, weeks, months, etc.)

    49. 223 CouponRatePercentage

      For Fixed Income.

    50. Can be used to identify the security.

    51. Position Limit for the instrument.

    52. Near-term Position Limit for the instrument.

    53. 106 IssuerString
    54. Must be set if EncodedIssuer field is specified and must immediately precede it.

    55. Encoded (non-ASCII characters) representation of the Issuer field in the encoded format specified via the MessageEncoding field.

    56. Must be set if EncodedSecurityDesc field is specified and must immediately precede it.

    57. Encoded (non-ASCII characters) representation of the SecurityDesc field in the encoded format specified via the MessageEncoding field.

    58. SecurityXMLComponent

      Embedded XML document describing security.

      1. Must be set if SecurityXML field is specified and must immediately precede it.

      2. XML payload or content describing the Security information.

      3. XML Schema used to validate the XML used to describe the Security.

    59. 691 PoolString

      Identifies MBS / ABS pool

    60. Must be present for MBS/TBA

    61. The program under which a commercial paper is issued

    62. 876 CPRegTypeString

      The registration type of a commercial paper issuance

    63. EvntGrpRepeating groupCount tag 864

      Number of repeating EventType group entries.

      1. 864 NoEventsGroup count
      2. 866 EventDateLocalMktDate
      3. 1145 EventTimeUTCTimestamp

        Specific time of event. To be used in combination with EventDate [866]

      4. 867 EventPxPrice
      5. 868 EventTextString
    64. 873 DatedDateLocalMktDate

      If different from IssueDate

    65. If different from IssueDate and DatedDate

    66. InstrumentPartiesRepeating groupCount tag 1018

      Used to identify the parties listing a specific instrument

      1. Repeating group below should contain unique combinations of InstrumentPartyID, InstrumentPartyIDSource, and InstrumentPartyRole

      2. Used to identify party id related to instrument

      3. Used to identify source of instrument party id

      4. Used to identify the role of instrument party id

      5. InstrumentPtysSubGrpRepeating groupCount tag 1052

        Repeating group of InstrumentParty sub-identifiers.

    67. ComplexEventsRepeating groupCount tag 1483
      1. 1483 NoComplexEventsGroup count

        Number of complex events

      2. Identifies the type of complex event. Required if NoComplexEvents > 0.

      3. ComplexEventCondition is conditionally required when there are more than one ComplexEvent occurrences. A chain of ComplexEvents must be linked together through use of the ComplexEventCondition in which the relationship between any two events is described. For any two ComplexEvents the first occurrence will specify the ComplexEventCondition which links it with the second event.

      4. ComplexEventDatesRepeating groupCount tag 1491

        Used to specify the dates and time ranges when a complex event is in effect.

        1. Number of complex event date occurrences for a given complex event.

        2. Required if NoComplexEventDates(1491) > 0.

        3. Required if NoComplexEventDates(1491) > 0.

        4. ComplexEventTimesRepeating groupCount tag 1494
          1. Required if NoComplexEventTimes(1494) > 0.

          2. Required if NoComplexEventTimes(1494) > 0.

  11. 15 CurrencyCurrency
  12. InstrmtLegGrpRepeating groupCount tag 555

    Specifies the number of legs that make up the Security

    1. 555 NoLegsGroup count

      Number of legs

    2. InstrumentLegComponent

      Must be provided if Number of legs > 0

      1. 600 LegSymbolString
      2. LegSecAltIDGrpRepeating groupCount tag 604
      3. 611 LegMaturityDateLocalMktDate
      4. 249 LegIssueDateLocalMktDate
      5. 250 LegRepoCollateralSecurityTypeDeprecated FIX.4.4String
      6. 251 LegRepurchaseTermDeprecated FIX.4.4int
      7. 252 LegRepurchaseRateDeprecated FIX.4.4Percentage
      8. 254 LegRedemptionDateDeprecated FIX.4.4LocalMktDate
      9. Used to indicate a time unit for the contract (e.g., days, weeks, months, etc.)

      10. 615 LegCouponRatePercentage
      11. 617 LegIssuerString
      12. Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

      13. Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

      14. 556 LegCurrencyCurrency

        Specific to the <InstrumentLeg> (not in <Instrument>)

      15. 740 LegPoolString

        Identifies MBS / ABS pool

      16. 739 LegDatedDateLocalMktDate
      17. Used to express option right

      18. LegOptionRatio is provided on covering leg to create a delta neutral spread. In Listed Derivatives, the delta of the leg is multiplied by LegOptionRatio and OrderQty to determine the covering quantity.

      19. 566 LegPricePrice

        Used to specify an anchor price for a leg as part of the definition or creation of the strategy - not used for execution price.

  13. UndInstrmtGrpRepeating groupCount tag 711

    Specifies the number of underlying legs that make up the Security

    1. 711 NoUnderlyingsGroup count

      Number of underlyings

    2. UnderlyingInstrumentComponent

      Must be provided if Number of underlyings > 0

      1. UndSecAltIDGrpRepeating groupCount tag 457
      2. 243 UnderlyingRepoCollateralSecurityTypeDeprecated FIX.4.4String
      3. 244 UnderlyingRepurchaseTermDeprecated FIX.4.4int
      4. 245 UnderlyingRepurchaseRateDeprecated FIX.4.4Percentage
      5. 247 UnderlyingRedemptionDateDeprecated FIX.4.4LocalMktDate
      6. Used to indicate a time unit for the contract (e.g., days, weeks, months, etc.)

      7. Specific to the < UnderlyingInstrument > Percent of the Strike Price that this underlying represents. Necessary for derivatives that deliver into more than one underlying instrument.

      8. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>)

      9. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) Unit amount of the underlying security (par, shares, currency, etc.)

      10. Specific to the < UnderlyingInstrument > Indicates order settlement period for the underlying deliverable component.

      11. Specific to the < UnderlyingInstrument > Cash amount associated with the underlying component. Necessary for derivatives that deliver into more than one underlying instrument and one of the underlying's is a fixed cash value.

      12. Specific to the < UnderlyingInstrument > Used for derivatives that deliver into cash underlying. Indicates that the cash is either fixed or difference value (difference between strike and current underlying price)

      13. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) In a financing deal clean price (percent-of-par or per unit) of the underlying security or basket.

      14. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) In a financing deal price (percent-of-par or per unit) of the underlying security or basket. "Dirty" means it includes accrued interest

      15. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) In a financing deal price (percent-of-par or per unit) of the underlying security or basket at the end of the agreement.

      16. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) Currency value attributed to this collateral at the start of the agreement

      17. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) Currency value currently attributed to this collateral

      18. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>) Currency value attributed to this collateral at the end of the agreement

      19. UnderlyingStipulationsRepeating groupCount tag 887

        Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>)

        1. 887 NoUnderlyingStipsGroup count
        2. Required if NoUnderlyingStips >0

      20. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>). For listed derivatives margin management, this is the number of shares adjusted for upcoming corporate action. Used only for securities which are optionable and are between ex-date and settlement date (4 days).

      21. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>). Foreign exchange rate used to compute UnderlyingCurrentValue (885) (or market value) from UnderlyingCurrency (318) to Currency (15).

      22. Specific to the <UnderlyingInstrument> (not in <Instrument>). Specified whether UnderlyingFxRate (1045) should be multiplied or divided to derive UnderlyingCurrentValue (885).

      23. UndlyInstrumentPartiesRepeating groupCount tag 1058
        1. Repeating group below should contain unique combinations of InstrumentPartyID, InstrumentPartyIDSource, and InstrumentPartyRole

        2. Used to identify party id related to instrument

        3. Used to identify source of instrument party id

        4. Used to identify the role of instrument party id

        5. UndlyInstrumentPtysSubGrpRepeating groupCount tag 1062

          Repeating group of InstrumentParty sub-identifiers.

      24. Used to express option right

  14. TrdgSesGrpRepeating groupCount tag 386

    Specifies the number of repeating TradingSessionIDs

    1. 386 NoTradingSessionsGroup count

      Specifies the number of repeating TradingSessionIDs

    2. Required if NoTradingSessions is > 0.

  15. 60 TransactTimeUTCTimestamp

    Time this order request was initiated/released by the trader, trading system, or intermediary.

  16. PositionQtyRepeating groupCount tag 702Required
    1. 702 NoPositionsGroup countRequired here
    2. 703 PosTypeString

      Required if NoPositions > 1

    3. 976 QuantityDateLocalMktDate

      Date associated with the quantity being reported

    4. NestedPartiesRepeating groupCount tag 539

      Optional repeating group - used to associate or distribute position to a specific party other than the party that currently owns the position.

      1. 539 NoNestedPartyIDsGroup count

        Repeating group below should contain unique combinations of NestedPartyID, NestedPartyIDSource, and NestedPartyRole

      2. Used to identify source of NestedPartyID. Required if NestedPartyIDSource is specified. Required if NoNestedPartyIDs > 0.

      3. Used to identify class source of NestedPartyID value (e.g. BIC). Required if NestedPartyID is specified. Required if NoNestedPartyIDs > 0.

      4. Identifies the type of NestedPartyID (e.g. Executing Broker). Required if NoNestedPartyIDs > 0.

      5. NstdPtysSubGrpRepeating groupCount tag 804

        Repeating group of NestedParty sub-identifiers.

  17. PositionAmountDataRepeating groupCount tag 753
    1. 753 NoPosAmtGroup count

      Number of Position Amount entries

  18. Type of adjustment to be applied, used for PCS & PAJ Delta_plus, Delta_minus, Final, If Adjustment Type is null, the request will be processed as Margin Disposition

  19. Boolean - if Y then indicates you are requesting a position maintenance that acting

  20. Boolean - Y indicates you are requesting rollover of prior day's spread submissions

  21. 834 ThresholdAmountPriceOffset
  22. 58 TextString
  23. Must be set if EncodedText field is specified and must immediately precede it.

  24. Encoded (non-ASCII characters) representation of the Text field in the encoded format specified via the MessageEncoding field.

  25. StandardTrailerComponentRequired
    1. 93 SignatureLengthDeprecated FIXT.1.1Length

      Required when trailer contains signature. Note: Not to be included within SecureData field

    2. 89 SignatureDeprecated FIXT.1.1data

      Note: Not to be included within SecureData field

    3. 10 CheckSumStringRequired here

      (Always unencrypted, always last field in message)