User Help System
Layout Reference for Futures and Options
| Field | Description | Req / Opt | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|
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Firm
|
ID of the firm |
Required |
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Account |
The account the trade belongs to |
Required |
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Exchange
|
Name of Exchange |
Required; must match Product Name and Combined Commodity Code |
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Ticker Symbol |
Ticker symbol associated with the product |
Optional |
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Product Name |
Name of Product. |
Required; must match Exchange and Combined Commodity Code |
Eligible Futures: interest rate futures and options |
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CC Code |
Combined Commodity Code. |
Required; must match Exchange and product |
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Period Code |
Value date for consummating the forward transaction (contract date). |
required |
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Put / Call |
Whether the trade is a put or call. |
Optional |
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Strike |
Strike price for options |
Optional |
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Underlying Period Code |
Period Code for the Underlying product. |
Optional |
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Net Positions |
Net Positions’ determines the direction: negative equals a short position, positive equals a long position. |
required |
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