Overnight Trading

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Trade US Stocks and ETFs, Options, Bonds and CFDs Around the Clock

React immediately to market-moving news and trade over 10,000 US Stocks and ETFs, contracts for difference (CFDs) on US stocks and ETFs, US Equity Index options, US Treasuries, global corporate bonds, European government bonds and UK gilts when it’s convenient for you.

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Capture More Market Opportunities

Trade US stocks and ETFs, US equity index options, treasuries and CFDs on US stocks and ETFs, 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.

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Overnight Trading on US Stocks, ETFs and CFDs on US Stocks and ETFs

Overnight Trading Hours for US stocks, ETFs and CFDs on 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 1,000 +
Schwab 23 +
E*Trade 20 +

[1] Overnight US Stocks/ETFs available as of April 19, 2024. Source: Bankrate

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 Options

Trade Cboe S&P 500 Index options and CME Group S&P 500 Index options on futures around the clock

Cboe Equity Index Options CME Equity Index Options on Futures

Clients will need US options trading permission to trade Cboe Equity Index Options and will need US futures options (FOP) trading permission to trade CME Equity Index Options on Futures.

Interested in Overnight Trading?

IBKR Clients: Log in to Request Trading Permissions

Log in to Client Portal and click the User ("Head/Shoulders" icon) > Settings menu. From the Settings page, click Trading Permissions to request additional trading permissions.

Trading permission upgrades are subject to a compliance review, which is typically completed within 1-2 business days.

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Disclosures
  • Any discussion or mention of a stock or ETF is not to be construed as 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.