There are mainly Four Different Stock Order Types in the Stock Market
Market order
This is one of the stock order types to buy or sell shares at the market price.
Limit order
- An order that limits the purchase price. For example, if an order is placed to buy 1,000 shares of Microsoft with a $100 limit, then the broker will buy the shares only if the price is below $100 per share.
- An order that limits the selling price. For example, if an order is placed to sell 1,000 shares of Microsoft with a $200 limit, then the broker will sell the shares only if the price is above $200 per share.
Day order
An order is limited to one trading day. If the transaction is not completed by the end of the day, the order is canceled.
Good until canceled (GTC) order
This order remains valid until it is filled or canceled. It is important to keep this type of order constantly in mind since it can be suddenly completed a year or more after being placed.
