
Robinhood markets open at 9:30 AM ET on weekdays, Monday through Friday, and close at 4:00 PM ET. This is the standard trading schedule for most US stock markets.
On the other hand, extended trading hours are available for some markets, allowing for trading to take place from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM ET on weekdays. This is particularly useful for investors who need to make trades outside of regular business hours.
Weekends are off-limits for trading on Robinhood, with markets closed from Saturday to Sunday. This is a standard practice across most US stock markets.
If you're planning to trade on a weekday, be sure to check the market hours to avoid any confusion.
Robinhood Trading Hours
Robinhood's regular market hours run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on regular calendar days, Monday through Friday, excluding market holidays.
The company offers extended market hours, allowing you to invest from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern, which means you can start investing 30 minutes before the regular market opens and continue investing two hours after it closes.
Regular market hours, also known as the start of the next regular market session, typically starts at 9:30 AM ET and closes at 4:00 PM ET on normal business days.
You should keep an eye on opening and closing times, as well as important financial information, extended trading hours, and additional risks to plan your trades effectively.
After-hours trading runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing flexibility for investors to act on information outside regular hours, but be cautious of lower trading volumes leading to wider spreads and higher volatility.
It's essential to understand the distinctions between regular and after-hours trading on Robinhood to maximize your investment potential.
The company plans to launch a 24-hour trading service, allowing round-the-clock trading in 43 securities between 8 p.m. ET Sunday and 8 p.m. ET Friday, with plans to add more securities at a later time.
After Hours Trading
Robinhood's after-hours trading runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing flexibility for investors to act on information outside regular hours.
Be cautious of lower trading volumes leading to wider spreads and higher volatility during after-hours trading.
After-hours trading is available on regular calendar days, Monday through Friday, excluding market holidays.
Some brokerages offer extended hours trading sessions, including overnight sessions and a 24-hour market.
Robinhood allows 24-hour market operations from 8:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET the next trading day.
Pre-market trading can begin as early as 4 am and run until the opening bell rings at 9:30 am.
Pre-market and after-hours trading are performed on electronic communications networks, or ECNs, directly pairing buyers and sellers.
Robinhood Markets clients can trade select stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, five days a week, from Sunday at 8 pm through Friday at 8 pm.
Extended
Extended market hours on Robinhood allow you to trade from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern, giving you a 30-minute head start before the regular market opens and two hours after it closes.
Robinhood's extended hours trading sessions run from 7:00 am to 9:30 am ET and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET, with some brokerages offering 24-hour trading too.
Interactive Brokers supports trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs from 8 pm to 3:50 am, with the first session beginning on Sunday at 8 pm and the last session ending on Friday at 3:50 am.
Robinhood Markets clients can trade select stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, five days a week, from Sunday at 8 pm through Friday at 8 pm.
Charles Schwab has expanded its 24-hour trading platform to include all stocks listed on major U.S. indexes as well as hundreds of ETFs.
Extended opens at 9:00 am Eastern is the time the market opens for trading for this particular date for pre-open trading.
Robinhood's 24-hour market operates from 8:00 pm ET to 8:00 pm ET the next trading day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 24-hour market in Robinhood?
Robinhood's 24-hour market allows trading of stocks and ETFs from Sunday evening to Friday night, giving retail investors a flexible trading schedule. This innovation enables around-the-clock trading, expanding market access for investors.
Sources
- https://blog.earlychirp.com/robinhood-trading-hours-3f0cf82a484a
- https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602886/stock-market-trading-hours
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- https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/05/10/robinhood-launching-24-hour-weekday-stock-trading/
- https://www.the-sun.com/news/2248001/robinhood-app-financial-services-trading-hours-gamestop/
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