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Nasdaq Seeks to Extend Trading Hours, as Wall Street Gears up for 24/7 Move
Nasdaq aims to extend trading hours to 23 hours on weekdays by 2026 to meet global investor demand, with U.S. equities holding nearly two-thirds of global market value.
- On Dec 15, Nasdaq filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to roll out round‑the‑clock trading of stocks five days a week, marking its first formal step toward nonstop access for global investors.
- With cryptocurrencies trading nonstop, investor demand has surged in recent years and total foreign holdings of U.S. equities reached US$17 trillion last year, Nasdaq said.
- Operationally, the exchange would have two daily sessions, from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., with trades after 9 p.m. counting for the next day.
- Implementation hinges on SIP upgrades and the U.S. Depository Trust and Clearing Corp. planning nonstop clearing by the end of 2026, while major Wall Street banks expressed caution.
- Nasdaq says it expects to launch nonstop five-day trading in the second half of 2026, broadening access across global time zones and affecting investors using alternative trading systems like Blue Ocean and Bruce ATS.
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