Spread(formerly named: SpreadToBenchmark prior to FIX 4.3) <218> field – FIX 4.3 – FIX Dictionary

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Description

For Fixed Income. Either Swap Spread or Spread to Benchmark depending upon the order type.

Spread to Benchmark: Basis points relative to a benchmark. To be expressed as "count of basis points" (vs. an absolute value). E.g. High Grade Corporate Bonds may express price as basis points relative to benchmark (the Benchmark field). Note: Basis points can be negative.

Swap Spread: Target spread for a swap.

Used In

• <SpreadOrBenchmarkCurveData>