IG Japan Expands Trading Hours for 30 Popular US Stock CFDs

IG Japan, a subsidiary of the global trading leader IG Group, is introducing extended trading hours for 30 US stock CFDs. This change is effective January 20, 2025. Traders can now access these instruments during extended hours, and respond to market movements outside regular trading times.  

Extended Trading Hours  

New trading hours are from 6:00 PM Japan time to 10:00 AM the following day.  

On Fridays, trading ends earlier, at 7:00 AM.  

Affected US Stock CFDs  

1. AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc  
2. AppLovin Corporation  
3. AST Spacemobile Inc  
4. Barrick Gold Corp (US)  
5. Broadcom Inc  
6. Carvana Company  
7. Celsius Holdings Inc  
8. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc  
9. Dell Technologies Inc  
10. Hims & Hers Health Inc  
11. Intuitive Machines Inc  
12. IonQ  
13. Iris Energy Limited  
14. Lucid Group Inc  
15. Lululemon Athletica Inc  
16. Lumen Technologies Inc  
17. Nikola Corporation  
18. Occidental Petroleum Corp  
19. PDD Holdings Inc  
20. Quantumscape Corp  
21. Rocket Lab USA Inc  
22. Salesforce Inc  
23. Shopify Inc (US)  
24. SoundHound AI Inc  
25. Starbucks Corp  
26. Terawulf Inc  
27. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp  
28. UiPath Inc  
29. Unity Software Inc  
30. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF  

Key Trading Considerations  

Stop-limit and limit orders placed before the extended hours will be executed if the price is reached during the new trading period.  

Positions will be liquidated if the effective margin balance falls below 75% of the maintenance margin.  

Effects on Traders 

This update will have these effects on users:

More Trading Opportunities  

The extended hours allow traders to access US stock CFDs beyond regular trading times. This means they can react to market-moving events in the US even when the Japanese markets are closed.  

Improved Flexibility  

Investors can now manage their positions and execute trades at times that better suit their schedules, especially for those with other commitments during regular trading hours.  

Enhanced Market Responsiveness  

Traders can take advantage of after-hours price fluctuations in the US markets. It will improve their ability to capitalize on short-term trends.  

Increased Risk Management Options  

The ability to trade during extended hours enables investors to implement stop-limit or limit orders more effectively. They can manage risks in real-time if prices hit pre-set levels during these extended sessions.  

Access to Diverse Stocks  

With 30 US stock CFDs now available, traders have more options to diversify their portfolios and target specific sectors or companies during extended hours.  

About IG Japan

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

This expansion of trading hours provides more flexibility to IG Japan’s clients. They can trade US stock CFDs beyond standard hours. Traders can take advantage of additional opportunities and react to market developments as they happen.

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