Extended-hours trading

[1] After-hours trading is the name for buying and selling of securities when the major markets are closed.

[2] Since 1985, the regular trading hours for major exchanges in the United States, such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq stock market, have been from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

[5] Market makers and specialists generally do not participate in after-hours trading, which can limit liquidity.

[8] Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) members who voluntarily enter quotations during the after-hours session are required to comply with all applicable limit order protection and display rules (e.g., the Manning rule and the SEC order handling rules).

[9] This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government