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Immediate Or Cancel Order - IOC

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Definition of 'Immediate Or Cancel Order - IOC'

An order requiring that all or part of the order be executed immediately after it has been brought to the market. Any portions not executed immediately are automatically cancelled.
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Investopedia explains 'Immediate Or Cancel Order - IOC'

This is used for large orders where filling quickly can be difficult.

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