Basics

All-or-None (AON)

By Ryan Silk & Lawrence Polatchek · Reviewed April 2026 · Options Trading Glossary

Full quantity must fill or nothing

What is All-or-None (AON)?

All-or-None (AON) An order condition requiring the entire quantity to be filled or none at all, but unlike fill-or-kill, it does not have to be immediate. Prevents partial fills that could leave you with an incomplete spread position.

Complete Definition

An order condition requiring the entire quantity to be filled or none at all, but unlike fill-or-kill, it does not have to be immediate. Prevents partial fills that could leave you with an incomplete spread position.

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This guide is updated as market conditions and ORATS data change. Last revised 2026-05-12. How we research →

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