Overnight Trading
Trade US Stocks and ETFs, Index Futures and Options, and Bonds Around the Clock
React immediately to market-moving news and trade over 10,000 US Stocks and ETFs, US Equity Index futures and options, US Treasuries, global corporate bonds, European government bonds and UK gilts when it’s convenient for you.
Why Trade Overnight with Interactive Brokers?
Capture More Market Opportunities
Trade US stocks and ETFs, US equity index futures and options, and treasuries, plus global corporate bonds, European government bonds and UK gilts, when market-moving news happens.
Ready When You Are
IBKR's dual market centers ensure reliable and dependable overnight trading. In addition, our SMART + OVERNIGHT order type allows you to submit orders in the overnight trading session that will also work through 8:00pm the following day as a SMART-routed order.
Overnight Trading
on US Stock and ETFs
Overnight Trading Hours for US stocks and ETFs are from 8:00 pm ET to 3:50 am ET, with the first session beginning on Sunday at 8:00 pm ET and the last session ending on Friday at 3:50 am ET. Trades executed between 8:00 pm ET and 12:00 am ET will carry a trade date of the following trade day.
All clients with US Stock trading permission have access to US Overnight Trading and free overnight market data.
See the exchange listing page by clicking the "Exchange" tab and searching "Overnight" for a complete listing of the available US stocks and ETFs.
Trade More US Stocks/ETFs Overnight with IBKR
| Brokers | Overnight US Stocks/ETFs 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Brokers | 10,000 | + |
| Robinhood | 900 | + |
| Schwab | 800 | + |
| E*Trade | 20 | + |
1. Overnight Trading Stocks/ETFs as of February 14, 2025. Source: us.etrade.com, robinhood.com, schwab.com. Competitor overnight trading offerings are subject to change without notice. Services vary by firm.
Trade US Treasuries, European Government Bonds and UK Gilts Around the Clock Five Days per Week
Trade US Treasuries, European Government Bonds and UK Gilts up to 22 hours each day to respond swiftly to market news and economic events as they occur, regardless of time and location. The daily trading session opens at 8:00 pm US Eastern Time (ET) and closes at 5:00 pm ET. Trading hours from November to early March are 7:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET.
Overnight Trading on US Equity Index Futures and Options
Trade Cboe S&P 500 Index options and CME Group S&P 500 Index futures and options on futures around the clock.
CME Group Micro E-mini Equity Index Contracts
Clients will need US options trading permission to trade Cboe Equity Index Options and will need US futures and futures options (FOP) trading permission to trade CME Equity Index Futures and Options.
What is Overnight Trading?
Overnight trading refers to the buying and selling of financial instruments outside regular market hours. For example, regular trading hours for US stocks and ETFs are generally Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). The overnight trading session for US stocks and ETFs are from 8:00 pm to 3:50 am ET, with the first session beginning on Sunday at 8:00 pm ET and the last session ending at 3:50 am on Friday. Trades executed between 8:00 pm and 12:00 am carry a trade date of the following day.
What are the Benefits of Overnight Trading?
The benefits of overnight trading include:
Extended market access
Investors can trade outside of traditional market hours, offering access to those in different time zones or with a need to trade outside normal market hours.
Immediate reaction to news
Market-moving events and corporate news can happen at any time. Overnight trading allows investors to react promptly or capitalize on information in a timely manner.
Strategic Positioning
Investors can implement trading strategies based on overnight market movements in advanced of the next regular trading session.
Interactive Brokers’ Overnight Trading Education and Resources
Overnight trading allows IBKR clients to react immediately to market-moving events and optimize their trading strategies outside of traditional market hours. Traders’ Academy by Interactive Brokers provides complimentary resources to educate you on using overnight trading on our trading platforms, including lessons based on your preferred trading platform and dedicated lessons on trading CME or Cboe options.
Overnight Trading Course
This course explains how to create orders designed to execute beyond regular US trading hours. In addition, both CME and Cboe Global Markets offer around-the-clock access to futures options and options markets respectively. Each lesson walks the user though examples of accessing those markets.
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- Any discussion or mention of an ETF is not to be construed as a recommendation, promotion or solicitation. All investors should review and consider associated investment risks, charges and expenses of the investment company or fund prior to investing. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
