What Is After-Hours Trading?
Definition and plain-English explanation of "After-Hours Trading"
After-hours trading is the buying and selling of stocks outside the standard market session (9:30am–4:00pm ET), through electronic networks. It lets investors react to earnings reports and news released after the close, but it carries lower liquidity, wider spreads, and greater volatility than regular trading hours.
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