ContractMultiplier

Tag 231

ContractMultiplier

Abbreviation:
Typefloat
Tag231
AddedFIX.4.2
Used in26 messages

Description

Specifies the ratio or multiply factor to convert from contracts to shares (e.g. 1.0, 100, 1000, etc). Applicable For Fixed Income, Convertible Bonds, Derivatives, etc. Note: If used, quantities should be expressed in the "nominal" (e.g. contracts vs. shares) amount.

Wire Format & Usage Example

Single field (key=value)
231=1.5
In a FIX message (ExecutionReport)
8=FIX.4.4 | 9=... | 35=8 | 49=SENDER | 56=TARGET | 34=1 | 52=20240101-09:30:00.000 |  | 231=1.5 |  | 10=...

Fields are delimited by SOH (ASCII 0x01), shown here as " | ". The highlighted field 231=1.5 is this field's position in the message.