{"id":335,"date":"2026-02-19T15:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2026-02-19T23:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:29:53","slug":"pre-market-vs-post-market-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre Market vs Post Market Trading: What You Actually Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-5-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Pre Market vs Post Market\" class=\"wp-image-336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-5-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-5-300x169.webp 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href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Pre_Market_vs_Post_Market_Trading\" >Pre Market vs Post Market Trading<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Think_of_the_Market_Like_a_Physical_Shop\" >Think of the Market Like a Physical Shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_Really_Happens_in_the_Pre_Market_Session_9_00_AM_%E2%80%93_9_15_AM\" >What Really Happens in the Pre Market Session (9:00 AM \u2013 9:15 AM)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_you_can_do_here\" >What you can do here<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_you_should_remember\" >What you should remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Post_Market_Session_3_40_PM_%E2%80%93_4_00_PM_The_Quiet_Wrap-Up\" >Post Market Session (3:40 PM \u2013 4:00 PM): The Quiet Wrap-Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Why_does_this_exist\" >Why does this exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_you_should_understand_clearly\" >What you should understand clearly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#After-Market_Orders_AMO_Planning_Without_Pressure\" >After-Market Orders (AMO): Planning Without Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Volatility_Why_Extended_Hours_Feel_So_Intense\" >Volatility: Why Extended Hours Feel So Intense<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_this_means_for_you\" >What this means for you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Should_You_Trade_in_Pre_Market_or_Post_Market\" >Should You Trade in Pre Market or Post Market?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Final_Thoughts_Read_This_Slowly\" >Final Thoughts (Read This Slowly)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#What_are_the_pre-market_and_post-market_timings_in_India\" >What are the pre-market and post-market timings in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Why_do_these_sessions_even_exist\" >Why do these sessions even exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Is_volatility_higher_during_these_hours\" >Is volatility higher during these hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Are_these_sessions_risky\" >Are these sessions risky?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/#Can_I_place_any_order_type_in_pre-market\" >Can I place any order type in pre-market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre_Market_vs_Post_Market_Trading\"><\/span>Pre Market vs Post Market Trading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever felt like the stock market works on everyone\u2019s schedule <em>except yours<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wake up, check the news, see a company announce results, a global market crash, or a policy change \u2013 and by the time you log in at 9:15 AM, the stock has already moved. The moment\u2019s gone. Opportunity missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing most people don\u2019t realise early on:<br><strong>In India, the market doesn\u2019t just wake up at 9:15 AM and fall asleep at 3:30 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are extra windows. Quiet ones. Slightly risky ones.<br>But very real ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re talking about <strong>pre market<\/strong> and <strong>post market<\/strong> trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren\u2019t loopholes. They aren\u2019t \u201cadvanced trader secrets\u201d.<br>They\u2019re official mechanisms built into exchanges like <strong>National Stock Exchange of India<\/strong> and <strong>Bombay Stock Exchange <\/strong>to handle news, emotions, and price discovery more fairly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s slow this down and understand what really happens during these hours \u2013 and whether <em>you<\/em> should even be using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_of_the_Market_Like_a_Physical_Shop\"><\/span><strong>Think of the Market Like a Physical Shop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine the stock market as a big store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9:15 AM to 3:30 PM<\/strong> \u2192 normal business hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9:00 AM to 9:15 AM<\/strong> \u2192 staff is inside, lights are on, prices are being decided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3:40 PM to 4:00 PM<\/strong> \u2192 shutters half down, but transactions still happening at the final price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s pre-market and post-market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not chaotic. Not mysterious. Just\u2026 quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Really_Happens_in_the_Pre_Market_Session_9_00_AM_%E2%80%93_9_15_AM\"><\/span><strong>What Really Happens in the Pre Market Session (9:00 AM \u2013 9:15 AM)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-market is not about fast trading.<br>It\u2019s about <strong>deciding where the day begins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the session where the opening price of a stock is discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why it exists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>News breaks overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global markets move while India sleeps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results, mergers, policy announcements come out late evening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If everyone rushed in at 9:15 AM reacting emotionally, opening prices would be messy and unfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead, the market says:<br>\u201cLet\u2019s take 15 minutes. Collect orders. Balance demand and supply. Then open calmly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_can_do_here\"><\/span><strong>What you can do here<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can <strong>place limit orders<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can react to overnight news <em>before<\/em> regular trading starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can avoid panic at the opening bell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_should_remember\"><\/span><strong>What you should remember<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liquidity is low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might not get execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices can look tempting but move sharply later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a playground for impatience.<br>It\u2019s a space for <strong>intentional, informed decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using pre-market, you should already know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Why<\/em> you\u2019re entering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What price<\/em> you\u2019re comfortable with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What you\u2019ll do if it doesn\u2019t execute<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_Market_Session_3_40_PM_%E2%80%93_4_00_PM_The_Quiet_Wrap-Up\"><\/span><strong>Post Market Session (3:40 PM \u2013 4:00 PM): The Quiet Wrap-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now imagine the shop is closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are gone.<br>But a few last buyers and sellers want to transact <strong>at the closing price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the post-market session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no price discovery here.<br>No negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re trading <strong>only at the day\u2019s closing price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_this_exist\"><\/span><strong>Why does this exist?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some investors want execution certainty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some react to late-day news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutions sometimes adjust positions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_should_understand_clearly\"><\/span><strong>What you should understand clearly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You don\u2019t get \u201cbetter\u201d prices here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You just get <strong>certainty<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution depends on availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this session as <em>administrative<\/em>, not opportunistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the day but still want to act \u2013 this gives you one last chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After-Market_Orders_AMO_Planning_Without_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>After-Market Orders (AMO): Planning Without Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where things get practical for everyday investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can place <strong>After-Market Orders<\/strong> anytime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Late night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During office breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These orders sit quietly and get pushed into the system when the market opens (or during pre-market, depending on your broker).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AMOs are great if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You don\u2019t want to rush decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You prefer calm planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t want to trade during work hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But remember<br>AMO is <strong>not a guarantee of execution<\/strong>, only a guarantee of intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volatility_Why_Extended_Hours_Feel_So_Intense\"><\/span><strong>Volatility: Why Extended Hours Feel So Intense<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-market and post-market sessions <em>feel<\/em> scarier because they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s why:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wider bid-ask spreads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even small orders move prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like a road at 3 AM.<br>One car speeding feels louder than ten cars at noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_means_for_you\"><\/span><strong>What this means for you<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prices can gap up or down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What looks like an opportunity can reverse fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional decisions get punished quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why beginners should <strong>observe first<\/strong>, trade later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extended hours reward:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear risk limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They punish:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FOMO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guesswork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blind news-based trading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Trade_in_Pre_Market_or_Post_Market\"><\/span><strong>Should <em>You<\/em> Trade in Pre Market or Post Market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not romanticise this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>don\u2019t have to<\/strong> trade during extended hours to be a good investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You <em>can<\/em> consider it if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You understand the stock deeply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re reacting to material, verified news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re okay with non-execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You already have a risk plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You should avoid it if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re chasing gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re reacting emotionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t know why the stock is moving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re uncomfortable with sudden price swings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no medal for trading earlier than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency beats cleverness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/should-you-rent-or-buy-a-house\/\">Should You Rent or Buy a House?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Read_This_Slowly\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts (Read This Slowly)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-market and post-market sessions are tools.<br>Not shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They exist to make the market fairer, calmer, and more flexible \u2013 not to create quick money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use them, use them with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero urgency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you don\u2019t?<br>You\u2019re not missing out. You\u2019re protecting your discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the smartest trade is waiting for the bell to ring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-334 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-334.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-334.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #f9f9f9;}#sp-ea-334.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-334.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #7c8cff;}#sp-ea-334.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1771411780\"><div id=\"sp-ea-334\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pre-market_and_post-market_timings_in_India\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3340\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3340\" aria-controls=\"collapse3340\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the pre-market and post-market timings in India?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse3340\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-334\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3340\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pre-market runs from <\/span><b>9:00 AM to 9:15 AM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and post-market runs from <\/span><b>3:40 PM to 4:00 PM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re planning trades around these windows, make sure your broker supports them properly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_these_sessions_even_exist\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3341\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3341\" aria-controls=\"collapse3341\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why do these sessions even exist?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3341\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-334\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3341\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because news doesn\u2019t follow market timings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These sessions help the market absorb information gradually instead of reacting in panic at the open or close.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_volatility_higher_during_these_hours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3342\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3342\" aria-controls=\"collapse3342\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is volatility higher during these hours?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3342\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-334\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3342\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes \u2014 and you should assume it will be.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If sudden price movement makes you anxious, stick to regular market hours until you\u2019re more comfortable.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_sessions_risky\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3343\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3343\" aria-controls=\"collapse3343\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are these sessions risky?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3343\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-334\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3343\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They can be.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lower participation means prices can move fast. If you\u2019re entering here, you should already know your exit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_place_any_order_type_in_pre-market\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3344\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3344\" aria-controls=\"collapse3344\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I place any order type in pre-market?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3344\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-334\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3344\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only <\/span><b>limit orders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are allowed \u2014 and that\u2019s actually a good thing. 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