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FIX TAG 1591

LegQtyType

intAdded FIX.5.0SP2 · EP107

Definition

Type of quantity specified in LegQty field. LegContractMultiplier (614) is required when LegQtyType = 1 (Contracts). LegUnitOfMeasure (tag 999) and LegTimeUnit (tag 1001) are required when LegQtyType = 2 (Units of Measure per Time Unit). LegQtyType can be different for each leg.

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FIX 5.0 SP2 FIX Latest · EP309

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Values 3

ValueMeaning
0

Units (shares, par, currency)

1

Contracts

2

Unit of Measure per Time Unit

About the int data type

Sequence of digits without commas or decimals and optional sign character (ASCII characters "-" and "0" - "9" ). The sign character utilizes one byte (i.e. positive int is "99999" while negative int is "-99999"). Note that int values may contain leading zeros (e.g. "00023" = "23").

Used in messages 3

Includes nested components and repeating groups. Open a location to see its surrounding requirements.