{"id":893511,"date":"2020-12-08T23:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T04:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=893511"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:28:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:28:49","slug":"after-hours-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/after-hours-trading","title":{"rendered":"After-hours trading in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

After-hours trading lets investors place trades outside of standard market hours, allowing more flexibility but also introducing additional risks.<\/p>

While it can be useful for reacting quickly to breaking news or earnings announcements, it typically comes with lower liquidity, wider bid-ask spreads and increased price volatility that can make after-hour trades more unpredictable. So before you engage in after-hours trading, it\u2019s important to weigh the benefits against the risks.<\/p>

What is after-hours trading?<\/h3>

After-hours trading means buying or selling securities<\/a> outside of regular exchange hours. This includes both pre-market trading (before the market opens) and post-market trading (after it closes). In Canada, access to extended trading hours depends on the brokerage, the exchange and the type of security being traded.<\/p>

How does after-hours trading work?<\/h3>

During extended trading sessions, orders are facilitated by electronic communication networks (ECNs) instead of stock exchanges. Trades run through the platform\u2019s partnered ECN, where buy and sell orders are matched electronically, typically based on price.<\/p>

For example, if you place a limit order to buy 50 shares of Amazon stock at $200 per share, the ECN will search its network for someone willing to sell 50 shares at that price. Once a match is found, the trade will be executed automatically.<\/p>

Trading activity is usually lower after hours, as not all brokerages offer pre- or post-market trading and most active traders restrict their activity to regular market hours. This reduced participation can lead to lower liquidity, wider bid-ask spreads and sharper price movements, sometimes influenced by institutional traders who trade in much larger volumes.<\/p>

What brokerages allow you to trade after-hours?<\/h3>
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\"Questrade\"<\/a>

Questrade<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Questrade supports after-hours trading on Canadian exchanges from 4:15\u20135:00 p.m. and extended trading for U.S. securities from 4:00\u20132:00 a.m.<\/td>
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\"Qtrade\"<\/a>

Qtrade Direct Investing<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Qtrade offers pre-market trading on US exchanges from 8:30 to 9:29 a.m. and post-market trading from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.<\/td>
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\"CIBC<\/a>

CIBC Investor\u2019s Edge<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>After-hours trading is available for U.S. stocks and ETFs using limit orders. Canadian stocks can\u2019t be traded after hours except during the TSX\u2019s extended trading session.<\/td>
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\"Interactive<\/a>

Interactive Brokers<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>After-hours trading is available, but some products can only be traded during regular hours. See after hours products on IB Trader Workstation.<\/td>
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\"Moomoo\"<\/a>

Moomoo<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Moomoo offers a pre-market and post-market trading session for U.S. securities and a post-market session for Canadian securities.<\/td>
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\"RBC\"<\/a>

RBC Direct Investing<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>RBC only offers pre-market trading for U.S. securities, while post-market trading is available for both Canadian and U.S. exchanges.<\/td>
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\"Scotia<\/a>

Scotia iTrade<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Scotia iTRADE allows after-hours trading for U.S. stocks between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/td>
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\"BMO\"<\/a>

BMO InvestorLine<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Clients must contact a BMO representative to submit an after-hours trade.<\/td>
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\"Wealthsimple\"<\/a>

Wealthsimple<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Wealthsimple offers 24-hour trading, 5 days a week for select U.S. stocks and ETFs, but not for Canadian-listed securities.<\/td>
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\"Tangerine\"
Tangerine Investments<\/td>		No<\/td>Tangerine processes any trades made after 4 p.m. at the next business day\u2019s closing price<\/td>Dive deeper<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
\"National<\/a>

National Bank Direct Brokerage<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>After-hours trades can be placed by phone<\/td>
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\"Picture<\/a><\/td>Yes<\/td>After-hours trades can be placed 24\/7 via WebBroker, Advanced Dashboard or by phone.<\/td>
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\"Desjardins\"<\/a>

Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Disnat offers extended trading hours from 8:00 a.m to 9:30 a.m and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on US exchanges<\/td>
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\"Webull\"<\/a>

Webull<\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/td>Webull offers a pre-market trading session from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and a post-market trading session from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for US securities<\/td>
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What order types are available after hours?<\/h3>

Most brokerages only allow limit orders during after-hours trading. A limit order lets you specify the price at which you want to buy or sell a security. The trouble with limit orders is that the trade isn\u2019t guaranteed \u2014 if the stock never hits the price you specify, the order won\u2019t be executed.<\/p>

Market orders, which are buy or sell orders that execute immediately at the current market price, are generally not accepted because prices can fluctuate sharply with fewer participants, leading to unpredictable execution prices.<\/p>

What securities are available after hours?<\/h3>

After-hours trading is typically limited to stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Most brokers don\u2019t allow the trading of mutual funds, bonds or options outside regular market hours, and some may also restrict which stocks or ETFs are eligible for extended-hours trading.<\/p>

In Canada, most brokers only offer extended hours for US securities because Canadian exchanges have more limited after-hours sessions, making trading Canadian-listed stocks outside of regular hours less common.<\/p>

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What happens if I place a trade after my broker is closed?<\/h3>

It depends on your broker. If your trading platform allows after-hours trading, your order may be submitted during the extended session and executed if it meets the price set in your limit order. If your platform doesn\u2019t offer extended hours, your order will be queued and executed at market open the following trading day.<\/p>

Can you buy stocks on the weekend?<\/h3>

Generally, Canadian investors cannot trade Canadian or U.S. stocks on weekends, because stock exchanges are closed. However, due to time zone differences, it\u2019s sometimes possible to place orders on open foreign markets, such as in Australia or Asia, if your broker offers international trading.<\/p>

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What\u2019s considered after-hours?<\/h3>

Any trade that takes place before the market opens or after it closes is considered an after-hours trade. Standard hours and after-hours vary by market:<\/p>
Exchange<\/th>Early\/Pre-Open Trading<\/th>Normal Hours<\/th>Extended\/Late trading session<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
TSX\/TSXV<\/b><\/td>Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr>
CSE<\/b><\/td>Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr>
NASDAQ<\/b><\/td>Weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr>
NYSE Tape A<\/b><\/td>Weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
NYSE Tapes B & C<\/b><\/td>Pre-opening.<\/strong> Weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET
Early trading.<\/strong> Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>		Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
NYSE American Equities, NYSE Texas, NYSE National<\/b><\/td>Pre-opening.<\/strong> Weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. ET
Early trading.<\/strong> Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>		Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr>
NYSE Arca Equities<\/b><\/td>Pre-opening.<\/strong> Weekdays from 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. ET
Early trading.<\/strong> Weekdays from 4:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET<\/td>		Weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET<\/td>Weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET<\/td><\/tr>
International exchanges<\/b><\/td>Varies<\/td>Most open between 8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. and close between 3:00 p.m \u2013 5:30 p.m. local time.<\/td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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