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Why trade extended hours with us?
Around-the-clock trading
Trade 700 US shares 24/5¹ via CFDs and share trading, plus react to breaking news with 24-hour access to major forex pairs and indices².
More markets, more opportunities
Trade out-of-hours on more markets with us than any other provider, including shares, indices and forex.
Trade your way
Go long or short with CFDs, or buy and hold US shares outright with our share trading account.
What is extended hours (out-of-hours) trading?
Extended hours trading refers to any trading that takes place outside of regular underlying market hours. Different opportunities present themselves out-of-hours, and we can give you access to them.
With IG, you can trade 700 US shares continuously, five days a week – not just during regular market hours. Select forex pairs and global indices are also available 24 hours a day.
This gives you more flexibility to respond to news, manage positions and take advantage of price movements whenever they happen.
When can you trade extended hours with us?
Trade with us even when markets are closed.
- Shares
- Indices
- Forex CFDs
Take a position on 700 US shares 24/5¹ – all via CFDs and share trading*
Most AU traders can only trade the US stock markets from 11:30pm to 6am AEST, but with our extended hours you can trade for much longer.*
*Note: These times do change when daylight savings ends/starts across AU/UK/US timezones.
Harness index volatility from 10am Monday until 9am Saturday AEDT. On weekends, deal on FTSE 100, Wall Street, Germany 40 and Hong Kong HS503 from 7pm Saturday to 9.40am Monday AEDT – you won’t find these hours anywhere else in Australia.
*Note: These times do change when daylight savings ends/starts across AU/UK/US timezones.
Take a position on over 80+ major, minor and exotic FX pairs that trade non-stop 8am on Monday to 9am on Saturday (AEDT). Our GBP/USD, EUR/USD and USD/JPY markets are available from 7pm Saturday to 7.40am Monday (AEDT).
*Note: These times do change when daylight savings ends/starts across AU/UK/US timezones.
Benefits and risks of extended hours trading
Trade when others can't
Get round-the-clock access to markets such as forex and indice
Get extended hours on US shares
Trade 700 key US shares around the clock, 24/5¹
Manage your risk
Use extended hours and weekend trading to hedge existing positions or adjust your portfolio outside regular market hours
Wider spreads
Less trading activity can result in a wider spread between the bid and asking price
Increased price volatility
You may experience severe price fluctuations when trading out-of-hours due to lower liquidity
Less liquidity
Lower trading volumes for certain markets may increase difficulty in executing some trades
When trading with us, you need to be aware of the risk of being closed out pre- and post-market. This is especially true of extended hours shares traders who may be closed out by margin call or stops triggered. This would expose traders to gapping if no guaranteed stop is in place.
Ways to trade extended hours with
CFD trading
Trade on the difference between the opening and closing price of a market. CFDs let you trade on margin, meaning you only need to put down a deposit to open a position – but losses can exceed your initial outlay.
However, with CFDs, you can lose more than you deposit, you do not have ownership in the underlying asset, and you may be subject to margin close-outs if you do not maintain sufficient margin.
Share trading
Buy and hold US shares 24/5. You'll own the underlying asset outright, with no leverage or margin requirements.
DMA
Trade shares with no dealer intervention, full market depth and access to dark liquidity. Simply enable DMA on your share trading or CFD account.
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 18,000 global markets, with reliable execution
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Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
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Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 51 years of experience years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Out-of-hours trading FAQs
What markets can I trade out-of-hours with IG?
You can trade 700 US shares 24/5¹. You'll also get access to 24-hour trading on select forex pairs and global indices.
What trading times are included in out-of-hours trading?
Out-of-hours trading includes 24-hour trading on 700 US shares, select forex pairs and indices. Weekend trading is also available on certain markets.
How does IG price its out-of-hours markets?
We make our own prices for indices out-of-hours and at weekends, plus for weekend forex markets.
We do this based on underlying futures with our own markets being priced outside of this. Underlying market conditions usually take into account volatility, client activity and news flow.
Our extended hours on shares are based on those from NYSE and NASDAQ.
1: Trading hours run from Monday 11am to Saturday 8am (AEST). During daylight savings, hours shift to Monday 12pm to Saturday 9am (AEDT).
2: There are 10 hours of no trading, depending on the asset class being traded. For more details refer to the section on when can you trade out-of-hours.
3: If you have traditional weekday positions on the FTSE 100, Germany 40, Wall Street or HS50, the valuations of these positions will not change during weekend trading after IG closes on a Friday. Stops and limits on these weekday positions will not be processed during weekend trading and orders to open positions and trailing stops will not be accepted.
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider the Margin Trading Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Risk Disclosure Notice and Target Market Determination before entering into any CFD transaction with us.
- The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through an IG share trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
- Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
- The information on this website is prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consequently, you should consider the information in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs.
- This website is operated by IG Australia Pty Ltd. IG Australia Pty Ltd is located on Level 32, Queen & Collins, 376-390 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. ABN 93 096 585 410, Australian Financial Services Licence No. 515106. Derivatives Issuer Licence in New Zealand FSP No. 684191, NZBN 9429047618251.