Pre-set your Orders, Execute at the Right Moment
Good Till Triggered (GTT) Order
Good Till Trigger (GTT) is an order that allows you to place buy or sell orders at your preferred price, staying active for up to 365 days or until triggered.
365-Day Validity
The order remains active until the set price is reached.
Target and Stoploss at one go
Set target and stoploss prices simultaneously, ensuring that you are covered regardless of market direction.
Set at Desired Price
Trigger and Limit prices for GTT orders can be set beyond the stock’s price band.
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When to Place a GTT Order?
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When you want to buy a stock at a specific price.
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When you wish to sell stocks from your portfolio at a favourable price by setting both Target as well as Stoploss.
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When you buy stocks and want to set both Target and Stoploss upfront to sell them at your preferred price later.
Types of GTT Order?
Single order
Set a trigger price for buy/sell orders. If the stock hits the trigger price, the limit order will be sent to exchange.
One-Cancels-the-Other
Place both Target & Stoploss for sell order. If one executes, the other cancels automatically.
3-legged order
Buy a stock and simultaneously place a GTT sell order with predefined Stoploss and Target.
How to Place a GTT Order?
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Step 1: Select the stock you wish to buy/sell
Step 2: Select Create GTT option from the 3 dots beside "Buy & Sell" button
Step 3: Enter the order details
Step 4: Set your desired Trigger and Limit Price
Step 5: View your GTT orders under Order > GTT
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Step 1: Go to Place Order page and select GTT
Step 2: Enter order details and select Single as Trigger Type
Step 3: Set your desired Trigger and Limit Price
Step 4: Click "Create GTT" and confirm to place the order
Step 5: View your placed orders at Order Book > GTT
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Step 1: Select the stock you wish to buy
Step 2: Enter the buy order details
Step 3: Enable GTT sell toggle
Step 4: Set your desired Trigger and Limit Price
Step 5: View your GTT orders under Order > GTT
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Step 1: Go to Place Order page
Step 2: Enter order details and enable GTT sell
Step 3: Set the desired Buy Price, along with Stoploss and Target Trigger Price
Step 4: Click Buy and confirm the order
Step 5: View your placed orders at Order Book > Orders
GTT vs Delivery
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Order Validity
Valid up to 365 days or until the trigger condition is met
Valid only for the same trading day
Execution Method
Executes only when the set trigger price is reached
Executes immediately when the market/limit price is reached
Automation
Fully automated
Manual
Monitoring Requirement
No monitoring required as orders are auto executed based on the set price
Requires constant attention on a daily basis to execute at the right time
Ideal Use Case
For planned entries/exits, long-term strategies, and risk management
For immediate buying/selling based on market price
Things to Remember
- Ensure Sufficient Funds for Buy Orders
GTT buy orders will be rejected if sufficient funds have not been allocated to your trading account at the time of order execution. - Free Quantity Required for Sell Orders
For GTT sell orders, there must be sufficient free quantity available. If the number of free shares is less than the sell order quantity, the order will be rejected. - Mandate Confirmation for Sell Orders (If DDPI not enabled)
If you have not enabled DDPI yet, please make sure to confirm the e-DIS mandate when placing a GTT sell order. Without mandate confirmation, the order cannot be executed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the validity of GTT order?
A GTT order remains valid for 365 days from the date of placement.
- The order will be executed automatically if the stock price reaches the set trigger price within this period.
- If the trigger price is not reached within 365 days, the order will become expired.
What is the validity of GTT order?
A GTT order remains valid for 365 days from the date of placement.
- The order will be executed automatically if the stock price reaches the set trigger price within this period.
- If the trigger price is not reached within 365 days, the order will become expired.
Can I place GTT orders in MTF?
Yes, you can place GTT orders in MTF.
Do I need to allocate funds for placing GTT request?
No, you do not need to allocate funds while placing a GTT request..
However, when the GTT order is triggered, you must ensure that sufficient funds or margin are available in your trading account to successfully execute the order. If funds are insufficient at the time of execution, the order may be rejected.
Can I modify the trigger or limit price of a GTT request?
Yes, you can modify the Trigger Price (Stop Loss/Target) and the Limit Price of your GTT request anytime before it is triggered. This can be done directly from the GTT Order Book.
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