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Out-of-hours trading
Opportunity can arise at any time. Trade 70 key US stocks in the pre- and post-market, and get 24/7 prices on GBP/USD, global indices and cryptocurrencies.1
Call +41 (0) 58 810 77 42 to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.
Benefits of out-of-hours trading
Unique out of hours opportunities with IG Bank
Go long or short during pre- and post-market sessions on top US stocks
Trade with IG Bank when others can't
Get unrivalled 24/7 access to GBP/USD, indices and cryptocurrencies
Reduce risk by hedging out of hours
Hedge your weekday positions by taking a weekend one on the same market
When can you trade out of hours?
Trade with us even when markets are closed.
- Shares
- Indices
- Forex
- Cryptos
Shares
Take a position on over 70 key US stocks outside of normal trading hours.
- CFDs on All Session US shares
10am to 2am Monday to Thursday, and 10am to 11pm Friday (Swiss time).
Indices
Harness index volatility from 12am on Sunday until 11pm on Friday (Swiss time). On weekends, deal on FTSE 100, Wall Street, Germany 40 and HS50 from 9am Saturday to 11.40pm Sunday (Swiss time) – you won’t find these hours anywhere else in Switzerland.
Forex
Take a position on over 80 major, minor and exotic FX pairs from 10pm on Sunday to 11pm on Friday night (Swiss time). Our exclusive GBP/USD market is available from 9am Saturday to 9.40pm Sunday (Swiss time).
Cryptos
Trade eight popular coins and our Crypto 10 index around the clock, from 9am Saturday until 11pm Friday (Swiss time).
Why trade out of hours with IG Bank?
More out of hours opportunities
Trade out of hours on more markets with us than any other provider, including shares, indices, forex and cryptocurrencies
24/7 trading opportunities
React to breaking news, macroeconomic announcements and earnings reports with our 24-hour global indices1
After hours markets you won't find anywhere else
Deal on weekend markets you won’t find anywhere else, including GBP/USD, FTSE 100, Wall Street, Germany 40 and HS50
We're a trusted after hours provider
Founded in 1974 and regulated by the FINMA in Switzerland, we’re the world’s No.1 choice for CFD trading2
Choose how you want to trade out of hours
With IG Bank you can trade with CFDs offering direct market access (DMA)
Out of hours risk management tools
Our range of stop and limit orders put you in control of your risk
Trade longer hours with IG
Take a look at our weekly trading hours across selected markets, and see how they compare to our competitors.
- Indices
- Shares
- Forex
- Cryptocurrencies
IG Bank offers more FTSE 100 trading hours than anyone else
Data is based on analysis of the indices, CFD shares, forex and cryptocurrency offering from prominent Swiss competitor websites and is correct to the best of our ability as of 18 May 2020. Some trading hours have been rounded up or down to the nearest hour. Table for comparative purposes only. Data is subject to change.
Open an account now for total market access
Open an account now for total market access
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17 000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app2
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Open an account now for total market access
Open an account now for total market access
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17 000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app2
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 50 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
What is out-of-hours trading and how do I start?
Out-of-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. In fact, you can trade out of hours on more markets with us than any other provider, including shares, indices, forex and cryptocurrencies.
- Decide which markets you want to trade
- Find out if they are available out of hours
- Learn more about out-of-hours trading
- Create a trading account
- Open, monitor and close your first position
Ways to trade out of hours
Unlike many providers, IG Bank offers out-of-hours dealing across both our leveraged and non-leveraged services.
CFD trading
Trade on the difference between the opening and closing price of a market. Losses can be offset against profits for tax purposes.3
DMA
Trade shares with no dealer intervention, full market depth and access to dark liquidity. Simply enable DMA on your share dealing or CFD account.
Choose IG Bank as your out-of-hours trading provider
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
Choose IG Bank as your out-of-hours trading provider
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
Choose IG Bank as your out-of-hours trading provider
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
Choose IG Bank as your out-of-hours trading provider
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
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What markets can I trade out of hours with IG Bank?
With us you can trade shares, indices, forex and cryptocurrencies out of hours.
What trading times are included in out-of-hours trading?
Out-of-hours trading refers to any trading that occurs outside of regular underlying market hours. To see a list of our out-of-hours markets, click here.
How does IG Bank price its out-of-hours markets?
We base our price on underlying market conditions such as volatility, as well as client activity and news flow.
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1 Trading is available around the clock, apart from 11pm Friday to 5am Saturday and 20 minutes just before markets open on Sunday.
2 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2022)
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than Switzerland.
