IG Japan Announces Extended Hours for US Stock CFDs
IG Japan will extend trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs. The change takes effect on March 31, 2025. Traders can now access these CFDs for a longer period, allowing more flexibility in execution.
New Trading Hours
Trading will run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM Japan time. On Fridays, trading will close earlier at 6:00 AM. The extended hours align with US daylight saving time.
Order Execution Rules
Stop-limit and limit orders placed before extended hours will execute if the trading price is reached during the new timeframe.
Margin Requirements
Positions will be liquidated if the effective margin balance falls below 75% of the maintenance margin amount.
Affected Stocks
The 15 US stock CFDs included in this extension are:
- Archer Aviation INC
- Astera Labs Inc
- BigBear.ai Holdings Inc
- D-Wave Quantum Inc
- fuboTV Inc
- Lockheed Martin Corp
- Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF
- Marvell Technology Group Ltd
- Morgan Stanley
- Oklo Inc
- Quantum Computing Inc
- Rigetti Computing Inc
- Roblox Corporation
- Tempus AI Inc
- Trade Desk Inc/The
Benefits for Traders
This update will have these benefits for traders:
More Trading Opportunities
Traders can now access 15 US stock CFDs for a longer period with IG Japan. This allows more flexibility in placing and managing trades outside regular hours.
Better Reaction to Market News
Extended hours help traders respond quickly to US market events, earnings reports, and economic data releases without waiting for the next session.
Increased Liquidity
More trading hours may attract higher participation, improving liquidity for these stock CFDs. This can lead to better price execution and reduced slippage.
Risk of Overnight Volatility
Longer trading hours expose traders to overnight price swings. Sudden price movements during US market hours could impact open positions.
Order Execution Benefits
Limit and stop-limit orders placed before extended hours will execute if the price is met during the new time frame. Traders can plan entries and exits more precisely.
Margin Requirements Awareness
If a trader’s effective margin balance drops below 75% of the maintenance margin, their positions will be liquidated. Monitoring margin levels is crucial to avoid unexpected losses.
About IG Group
Stuart Wheeler Founded IG Group in 1974. IG Group is a leading global provider of online trading and investment services. The company offers access to approximately 19,000 financial markets. It serves over 240,000 clients worldwide. IG Group promotes financial freedom through its innovative trading platforms and educational ecosystem. It has a network spanning Europe, North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
Summing Up
Traders must check the new trading hours and margin requirements. Planning ahead ensures smooth execution and risk management.
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