Nasdaq Inc. plans to introduce 24-hour buying and selling on its flagship U.S. alternate to capitalize on rising world demand for U.S. equities, a senior govt stated in a social media publish on Friday.
Worldwide demand for the profitable U.S. fairness market has surged in recent times, pushed by rising retail participation, growing monetary literacy, and simpler entry to digital buying and selling platforms.
The alternate operator has began discussions with regulators and expects to launch within the second half of 2026, Nasdaq President Tal Cohen wrote in a LinkedIn publish.
The attraction of the U.S. monetary markets – backed by depth, liquidity, and a sturdy regulatory framework – has prompted exchanges and monetary companies 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 world demand – which is at present catered to by different buying and selling platforms – by attracting buyers throughout time zones, growing buying and selling volumes, and bettering market liquidity.
“The worldwide progress 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 stated.
Nasdaq joins rival exchanges like Cboe World Markets and Intercontinental Trade , the operator of the New York Inventory Trade, 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 at present looking for 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 Trade Fee for approvals.
Brokerages Charles Schwab and retail investor favourite Robinhood at present supply restricted 24-hour buying and selling on their platforms.
