Nasdaq Inc. plans to introduce 24-hour buying and selling on its flagship U.S. trade to capitalize on rising international demand for U.S. equities, a senior govt mentioned in a social media put up on Friday.
Worldwide demand for the profitable U.S. fairness market has surged in recent times, pushed by rising retail participation, rising monetary literacy, and simpler entry to digital buying and selling platforms.
The trade operator has began discussions with regulators and expects to launch within the second half of 2026, Nasdaq President Tal Cohen wrote in a LinkedIn put up.
The attraction of the U.S. monetary markets – backed by depth, liquidity, and a sturdy regulatory framework – has prompted exchanges and monetary corporations to hunt new strategies to increase entry, notably by extending buying and selling hours.
A round the clock buying and selling mannequin will enable exchanges to faucet into international demand – which is presently catered to by different buying and selling platforms – by attracting traders throughout time zones, rising buying and selling volumes, and enhancing market liquidity.
“The worldwide development of investor demand for U.S. equities means we stand at one other pivotal second for our markets – to broaden investor entry, increase wealth-building alternatives, and redefine how markets operate,” Cohen mentioned.
Nasdaq joins rival exchanges like Cboe World Markets and Intercontinental Alternate , the operator of the New York Inventory Alternate, in planning prolonged buying and selling hours.
In February, Cboe introduced its intention to increase U.S. equities buying and selling to a 24-hour, five-days-a-week format, whereas ICE is presently in search of regulatory approval to increase its buying and selling hours as nicely.
A Nasdaq spokesperson confirmed that the corporate is planning to file with the U.S. Securities and Alternate Fee for approvals.
Brokerages Charles Schwab and retail investor favourite Robinhood presently provide restricted 24-hour buying and selling on their platforms.
