What Time Does the Stock Market Open and Close?
The US stock market opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time and closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time on weekdays.
by Sai V
Updated Oct 21, 2023
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What Time Does the Stock Market Open and Close?
The US stock market opens its doors at 9:30 AM Eastern Time every weekday morning and closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Beyond these regular hours, there are opportunities for trading during pre-market hours, starting at 4:00 AM, and after-hours, extending until 8:00 PM Eastern Time. These extended sessions allow investors to trade specific equities before the market officially opens and after it closes.
What is the Stock Market?
The stock market serves as the central platform for buying and selling shares of public companies. It encompasses various exchanges and markets where buyers and sellers trade securities. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is one of the largest stock markets globally. Market indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reflect the overall performance of the stock market by aggregating stock prices.
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