CMC Markets is set to expand trading hours, with more than 5,000 US shares and ETFs now available for 24/5 trading.
Vaughn Affonso
The expansion across its trading and investing offering is set to broaden access to US markets and make overnight pricing is available.
Vaughn Affonso, co-head of dealing, CMC Markets, said: “US markets are increasingly driven by events that take place outside the traditional trading session, whether that’s corporate earnings, economic data or geopolitical developments. Expanding our trading hours gives clients more opportunity to react when markets move, rather than waiting for the next session to open.
“Bringing together 24/5 trading and extended hours investing gives clients a more seamless way to access US markets, whether they’re actively trading or building long-term positions.”
The move also introduces extended-hours trading for investors using CMC Invest.
Specifically, the enhancements extend the available US trading day from 6.5 hours to up to 16 hours.
Developments when it comes to extended trading hours and overnight trading have significantly ramped up over the past six months, with 2026 quickly becoming a year of change within this sector.
CMC Markets’ extension has come off the back of industry demand, aiming to give traders greater flexibility to respond to earnings announcements, company news and global market events as they unfold.
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Laurence Booth, global head of markets, CMC Markets, added: “Expanding access to US markets across both trading and investing reflects the direction of travel for CMC Markets as we continue to evolve our multi-asset offering.
“Our focus is on simplifying how clients access financial markets, giving them the flexibility to trade in the way that suits them. Expanding 24/5 access is an important step in that journey as we continue to broaden market access and evolve towards an increasingly connected, always-on trading experience.”