Day Order
Expires at the end of the current trading day
If not filled, it automatically cancels
Best for:
Short-term trades
Intraday strategies
Good-Til-Canceled (GTC)
Remains active until filled or manually canceled
May remain open for weeks (subject to platform limits)
Best for:
Longer-term price targets
Strategic entry/exit planning
Even GTC orders may automatically expire after a set period depending on brokerage policies.
Choosing the Right Order Type
Want immediate execution? → Market order
Want price control? → Limit order
Want downside protection? → Stop order
Want protection with price control? → Stop-limit
Want order to expire today? → Day order
Want order to stay active? → GTC
