Futu Securities Stock Code Special Format Instructions
Uncommon, it will definitely encounter it over time; related stock code: Berkshire Hathaway
Text Some stock ticker symbols contain periods or other special characters in their names. When submitting these to Interactive Brokers (IB) via Fix, certain transformations of the stock code name are required.
BRK/B -> BRK B
Body For the Fidelity Securities case, it’s possible to analyze and implement the conversion rules are fixed through coding. When the rules are not fixed, generally the system needs to store the corresponding mapping relationships, which are updated periodically by business operations personnel.
Hong Kong Futures Basic Concepts
As financial markets continue to evolve, investors have begun seeking more effective investment tools to enhance their investment returns. To meet investor demand, The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has launched a range of stock futures contracts, all of which represent stocks listed on its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), which boasts high trading volumes and active liquidity. Through investing in stock futures, investors can participate in the performance of individual companies while also benefiting from the short selling and leverage effects offered by the derivatives market.
Exchange Interface Documentation Summary
Having spent five years developing financial software, I’ve become most familiar with the interface documentation of various exchanges. I’m particularly well-versed in the Hong Kong Exchange’s documents, and recently while handling the ChinaBond business, I also reviewed materials from the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).