Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gtc

Acronym/Abbreviation
jee-tee-sea
Definition
A term commonly used in finance and trading, referring to ‘Good Till Canceled’.
Examples
  • The trader placed a GTC order to sell his shares at a specific price.
  • GTC orders can provide flexibility for long-term investors.
  • Unlike day orders, a GTC order won’t expire at the end of the trading day.
Meaning
GTC typically describes an order to buy or sell a security that remains active until the order is filled or the trader cancels it.
Synonyms
  • Open order
  • Good until cancel
  • Active order