Time in force refers to how long an equity trade order remains active before it expires if it’s not executed.
In Tamarac Trading, when you send trade orders to FIX Flyer for execution, you can set Time in Force as an Order Instruction for one or more trade orders.
For steps to set order instructions for one order, see Add or Update Order Instructions.
For steps to add or update trade order instructions for multiple accounts and orders, see Add or Update Order Instructions in Bulk.
You have the following Time in force options in Tamarac Trading:
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Time in Force Setting |
Description |
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Day |
The order is canceled if not executed before the close of business on the same business day you placed it. All equity trade orders are Market Day orders, unless you add order instructions to create a conditional order. |
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Good Till Cancel (GTC) |
A conditional order that remains in effect during the custodian’s GTC expiration period, until the order is specifically canceled or fully filled. |
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At the Opening (ATO) |
A conditional order that is set to execute as close as possible to the market’s opening price, with any unfilled portion canceled. |
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Immediate or Cancel (IOC) |
A conditional order that instructs the broker to execute as much of the order as possible immediately and cancel any remaining portion that cannot fill immediately. IOC limit orders help to protect investors during a fast-moving market. IOC market orders help to ensure a complete or partial execution in a strong market with high demand. |
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Fill or Kill (FOK) |
A conditional order that instructs the broker to execute the order immediately and completely. If that can’t be done, the broker should cancel the entire order. FOK orders prevent partial fills which can lead to executing orders at different prices during prolonged execution of a large order. |
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Good Till Crossing (GTX) |
A conditional order that instructs the broker to keep a trade order active until it’s filled or canceled, unless the market enters a crossing phase, meaning trading is paused and the price of securities may be determined by an auction or other process. GTX orders automatically cancel during a market crossing phase to avoid filling at potentially unfavorable prices. |
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Good Till Date (GTD) |
A conditional order that expires at the end of the trading day you specify, unless it fills before that time. A GTD order allows you more control over how long an order should remain active. |
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At the Close |
A conditional order that is set to attempt to execute at the closing price of the trading day. If the order cannot be filled by market close, it will expire. |
For more information about order instructions, see Order Instructions.