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> What is DDS ? and whats the difference between strkPx and strkQt ? Whats
> the impact of OSI change on these two fields.?
> 
> Thanks
DDS is the interface to the OCC clearing system. It uses FIXML as its data 
format and provides several methods of data transfer in both batch and 
real-time modes. You may have heard of NDM or FTP+, these are for batch 
transfers.

As of today StrkPx(202) and StrkQt(user defined tag) are both used by the OCC 
to describe a strike price. StrkQt provides a fractional representation, eg. 
"31 5/8".

When OSI takes effect, all equity strike prices will be converted to decimal 
format. Accordingly StrkQt will be removed from all messages. StrkPx, currently 
in a decimal format, will not change.

I hope this helps.

-Greg


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