Tag 55 / 167 for futures

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Imported from previous forum

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Does tag 55 support RIC in the tag for futures or do we have to use tag 167?

If we can do RICs in tag 55 can it be set to 55=RIC or would it have to be 55=RIC.EXCHANGE CODE?

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Gaston,

RICs are covered by SecurityIDSource(22) = 5 (RIC code) together with SecurityID(48). You could also put the symbol into Symbol(55) and explain in your rules of engagement that you expect a RIC value in there. If you have to support RICs and other values I would advise to use tags 48 and 22. However, you can also use SecurityExchange(207) to convey the exchange associated with a security. Do not attach the exchange to the symbol as it requires parsing. A separate field (207) exists and is easier to process.

SecurityType(167) is for a different purpose and not about ID domains such as ISIN, CUSIP or RIC.

Regards,
Hanno.

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Thank You Hanno, this is great information. Cheers