What is after hours trading?

After hours trading is where a stock trader trades after the conventional trading hours of the major exchanges. For example, if you are trading stocks at 4.30pm on the New York Stock exchange it would be considered after hours trading as the NYSE closes at 4pm. Can I trade after hours? Yes, in this day and age almost everyone can trade after hours.

Why are after-hours stock quotes different?

If you follow financial news, you might notice that after-hours stock quotes are often different than the closing prices of stocks during regular market hours. This is due to investor activity in the after-hours trading market. Price changes that occur after-hours work in the same way as a price change that occurs during market hours.

What time will NASDAQ report pre-market & after-hours trades?

Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Nasdaq.com will report pre-market and after hours trades. Pre-Market trade data will be posted from 4:15 a.m. ET to 7:30 a.m. ET of the following day. After Hours trades will be posted from 4:15 p.m. ET to 3:30 p.m. ET of the following day.

Will stock prices move faster during pre-market & after-hours trading?

Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders. Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Nasdaq.com will report pre-market and after hours trades.