Side <54> field – FIX 4.1 – FIX Dictionary

Used In

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 Indication of Interest <6> message only)

8 = Cross (orders where counterparty is an exchange, valid for all messages except IOIs)

Used In

• Indication of Interest <6>

• Execution Report <8>

• New Order - List <E>

• New Order - Single <D>

• Order Cancel Request <F>

• Order Cancel/Replace Request <G>

• Order Status Request <H>

• Allocation <J>

• Don't Know Trade <Q>

• Quote Request <R>

• Settlement Instructions <T>