US EditionNasdaq Seeks to Extend Trading Hours, as Wall Street Gears up for 24/7 Move
Nasdaq aims to meet global investor demand by extending U.S. stock trading to 23 hours on weekdays, with nonstop trading expected by the second half of 2026.
- 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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Those who want to buy or sell shares must pay attention to the trading times of the stock exchanges. The US technology exchange Nasdaq wants to enable trading almost around the clock in the future. Investors could benefit.
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If you want to buy and sell shares at Nasdaq, you must keep to the opening hours of 16 hours at the moment. This is no longer up-to-date, Nasdaq North America CEO Mack judges. Therefore, the stock exchange operator applies for an extension of operating hours.
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