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> > > > Can you guys tell me the difference between these 2. Is the Price
> > > > field same as the one submitted with NewOrderSingle?
> > >
> > > Yes, also the same as submitted with OrderCancelReplaceRequest.
> > >
> > > > Will the LastPrice be same as Price if order was NewOrderSingle?
> > >
> > > The LastPrice contains the price of the fill (trade), if any. This
> > > may differ from the price of the order.
> >
> > thanks. so in case of limit orders, the LastPrice will be same as
> > Price ootherwise whats the point of limit order, right?
> Ramesh,
> 
> Not right. Limit order is a limit in order. For example, you have a buy
> order (Buy 100 share IBM at 99.00). This means any executing price will
> be no more than 99.00. The LastPrice in fill reports could be have any
> value no more than $99.00. You can have a fill (BOT 10 at $99, BOT 20 at
> $98, BOT 70 at $95).
> 
> Good luck, peng http://www.eptop.com/FIX/FixExpress.htm


thanks. that helps.
the question came up during the design of the daily trading history reports. so 
for these reports i will show both price and last price and any differences.

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