Description

Type: char

Commission type

Valid values:

  • 1 = Per Unit (implying shares, par, currency, etc.)
  • 2 = Percent
  • 3 = Absolute (total monetary amount)
  • 4 = Percentage waived - cash discount (for CIV buy orders)
  • 5 = Percentage waived -= enhanced units (for CIV buy orders)
  • 6 = Points per bond or contract (supply ContractMultiplier <231> in the component block if the object security is denominated in a size other than the industry default - 1000 par for bonds)
  • 7 = Basis points

    The commission is expressed in basis points in reference to the gross price of the reference asset.

  • 8 = Amount per contract

    Specify ContractMultiplier <231> in the Instrument component if the security is denominated in a size other than the market convention.

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