FACTUAL SESSION GUIDE
After-Hours Trading
Extended-hours trading after the U.S. core close. Broker windows may be shorter.
- Typical hours
- Commonly 4:00 PM–8:00 PM ET
- What “open” means
- Orders may execute only on participating venues, in eligible securities, under applicable broker rules.
- Important limitation
- Hours, eligible symbols, liquidity and order types vary. A broker accepting an order does not necessarily mean it can execute immediately.
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Last verified: August 24, 2026