| the answer is After-hours trading refers to the buying and selling of securities on exchanges outside of the regular trading hours of those exchanges. Regular trading hours for stock exchanges in the United States , such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ, are typically from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). After-hours trading typically takes place from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET |
| you can do In after-hours trading, investors can buy and sell securities, such as stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options, on electronic trading platforms. These trades are executed by brokers, who match buyers and sellers and facilitate the transaction. |
| after While after-hours trading was once only available to a select group of investors and institutions, it is now more widely available to individual investors through online brokerages. However, it is important to note that the volume of trading during after-hours may be lower than during regular trading hours, and the liquidity of some securities may be limited. As a result, it may be more difficult to buy or sell certain securities during after-hours trading, and the prices quoted may not reflect the prices that would be available during regular trading hours. |