Question 1

What time does the US stock market open?

Accepted Answer

The US stock market (NYSE and NASDAQ) opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Pre-market trading begins at 4:00 AM ET for those with extended hours access.

Question 2

What time does the stock market close?

Accepted Answer

Regular trading hours end at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. After-hours trading continues until 8:00 PM ET for investors with extended hours access through their broker.

Question 3

Is the stock market open on weekends?

Accepted Answer

No, the US stock market is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Trading resumes on Monday at 9:30 AM ET (or the next business day if Monday is a holiday).

Question 4

What holidays is the stock market closed?

Accepted Answer

The US stock market is closed on major federal holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Some holidays have early closes at 1:00 PM ET.

Question 5

What is pre-market trading?

Accepted Answer

Pre-market trading occurs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET. It allows investors to react to overnight news and earnings reports before the regular session opens. Trading volume is typically lower, which can lead to higher volatility and wider bid-ask spreads.

Question 6

What is after-hours trading?

Accepted Answer

After-hours trading takes place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET after the regular market close. Like pre-market, it has lower volume and liquidity. Not all stocks are available for extended hours trading.

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