Side (Tag = 54, Type: char)

Side of order

(see Volume 1: "Glossary" of FIX Specification for value definitions)

Valid values:
'1' Buy
'2' Sell
'3' Buy minus
'4' Sell plus
'5' Sell short
'6' Sell short exempt
'7' Undisclosed (valid for IOI and List Order messages only)
'8' Cross (orders where counterparty is an exchange, valid for all messages except IOIs)
'9' Cross short
'A' Cross short exempt
'B' "As Defined" (for use with multileg instruments)
'C' "Opposite" (for use with multileg instruments)
'D' Subscribe (e.g. CIV)
'E' Redeem (e.g. CIV)
'F' Lend (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)
'G' Borrow (FINANCING - identifies direction of collateral)

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