Basics

What is After-Hours Trading?

Trading after the market closes at 4 PM ET

Full Explanation

After the market closes at 4 PM ET, you can still trade until 8 PM ET. Like pre-market, volume is low and spreads are wider. Earnings released after close cause the biggest after-hours moves.

Pro Tip

The after-hours price often stabilizes once regular trading opens the next day.

Related Basics Terms

Ticker Symbol

The short code used to identify a stock

Sector

A group of companies in the same type of business

Buyback

When a company buys back its own shares

Pre-Market Trading

Trading that happens before the market officially opens

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