24-hour share trading with CFDs – 4 things you need to know
With Pepperstone's 24-hour US share CFDs, you can take advantage of opportunities when it suits you – not just during standard market hours!
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If you're an active equity trader who resides in Australia, the chances are you've either refrained from trading US share CFDs because the late market hours don't fit into your personal situation or lifestyle.
Conversely, you may have traded US share CFDs overnight and reluctantly adapted your lifestyle.
With the right trading platform, you can now trade CFDs on a schedule that suits you.
24-hour trading means you no longer have to adjust your lifestyle to fit the market— the market is open to enter trade, manage positions and react at a time that suits you and your strategy.
1. You can trade 24 hours a day on select equities
Market volatility isn't confined to US trading hours.
Pre and Post Market trading for the USA are also particularly prominent, especially when major world events or corporate events are occurring.
- Pre-market: 4am ET-9:30am ET
- Cash Market: 9:30am ET-4pm ET (Standard trading session)
- Post-market: 4pm ET-8pm ET
- Overnight Market: 8pm et – 4am et
Some brokers offer the pre-, post-market and cash sessions.
However, Pepperstone offers these trading sessions and the Overnight session, providing a continuous price – 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, when nearly all other brokers' US equity pricing stops.
2. You can access more convenient trading, without compromising on choice
With Pepperstone, you don't have to sacrifice convenience for opportunity. You can manage your trades while maintaining work-life balance, knowing that the market is accessible whenever you need it.
You won't be short on other options for trading during the day, either.
At present, Pepperstone offers more than 1,350 CFD instruments across a huge range of industries.
You've also got a range of trading platforms to choose from, too. Pepperstone offers its proprietary platform, as well as TradingView, MetaTrader4 & 5 and cTrader.
Trading with Pepperstone
With Pepperstone, you're able to trade across a range of markets and platforms, while also getting access to a range of educational resources.
🏫Learn to trade and upskill
Learn the fundamentals of trading CFDs and stay up to date on the latest developments.
📈A broad choice of markets
Choose from more than 1,350 CFD instruments to complement your portfolio.
📲Multiple trading platforms
Use trading platforms like Pepperstone proprietary platform, TradingView, MetaTrader4 & 5 and cTrader.
3. You can take advantage of world events as they occur
Major world events – and most notably US political headlines – can hit markets at any time.
And their effects on the market can be felt almost immediately!
The same principle applies when it comes to major business announcements.
Many US-based businesses announce key results in the pre- or post-market session.
So by having access to round-the-clock trading with Pepperstone, you're able to make in-the-moment decisions about how you want to approach your portfolio.
Resources like Pepperstone's trading guides can also help you put world events and corporate announcements into a wider context.
In turn, you'll be able to make more informed investment decisions.
4. You still need to consider the risks
CFDs are considered a high-risk trading product.
This is no different outside of normal trading hours. In fact, risk can even be heightened!
If you're using leverage, price swings overnight can mean that you're required to use extra funds to maintain an existing position.
Similarly, as there are fewer buyers and sellers operating outside of traditional hours, there is reduced market liquidity.
This means it can be tougher to exit an undesirable position and limit losses.
Pepperstone provides risk management tools to help traders navigate these conditions. Whether it's adjusting leverage or setting stop-loss orders, you can trade smarter, not longer.
Trade smarter, on your terms
Pepperstone enables traders to take control of their schedules by offering extended trading hours across multiple markets and platforms. Whether you're a pro managing EU/US sessions or a retail trader balancing a 9-to-5, you can now trade at your convenience.
Learn more about trading with Pepperstone today
Pepperstone does not require a minimum opening deposit. Commissions vary according to the asset being traded but start at $5 or 0.07% on AU Share CFDs.
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