Trading Session

A trading session is a period of time during which trading takes place on a particular exchange. The length of a trading session can vary depending on the exchange, but it typically lasts for a few hours.

There are two main types of trading sessions:

• Regular trading sessions: These are the sessions during which most trading takes place. They typically begin in the morning and end in the afternoon.
• Extended trading sessions: These are the sessions that take place outside of regular trading hours. They are often used by investors who want to trade when the markets are less volatile.

The specific times of trading sessions vary depending on the exchange. For example, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has regular trading sessions that begin at 9:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM, while the Nasdaq Stock Market has regular trading sessions that begin at 9:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM.

Extended trading sessions are also offered by some exchanges. For example, the NYSE offers an extended trading session that begins at 4:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM.

The length of a trading session can also vary depending on the day of the week. For example, the NYSE is closed on weekends and holidays.

Trading sessions are important because they provide a time frame for investors to trade. They also allow investors to see how the market is performing at different times of the day.