Fidelity extended hours trading lets you trade select securities before the regular session opens and after it closes. You get real-time quotes in most cases, but prices for some securities can be delayed.
Fidelity Trading Hours at a Glance
| Session | Time (ET) | Order types |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market | 7:00 a.m. – 9:28 a.m. | Limit orders only |
| Regular hours | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Market, limit and others |
| After-hours | 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Limit orders only |
Times are from Fidelity’s extended-hours page. Fidelity lists buy, buy to cover, sell and short-sale orders as allowed, and all must be limit orders.
Fidelity Regular Trading Hours
You can place trades during normal market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Dollar-based and fractional orders are only allowed in this window. If you see error 340036, read our guide to Fidelity error 340036.
Fidelity Pre-Market Trading Hours
Pre-market trading opens on weekdays at 7:00 a.m. ET and runs until 9:28 a.m. ET. It lets you react to overnight or weekend news before the regular session opens.
Fidelity After-Market Trading Hours
The after-hours session runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on weekdays. You can place these orders on Fidelity.com or in Active Trader Pro.
What Can You Trade in Extended Hours?
Fidelity says you can trade listed equities and OTC equities, excluding pink sheets and bulletin board stocks. Eligibility varies by security, so if the ticket rejects your order, try again during regular hours.
How Do I Enable Extended Hours Trading on Fidelity?
To trade in the pre-market and after-hours sessions, your account needs to be set up for extended-hours trading. This tutorial covers the related message: Fidelity error 010550. If you are unsure whether your account is enabled, contact Fidelity.
How Risky Is It to Trade in Extended Hours?
Fidelity lists these risks:
- Lower liquidity than regular hours
- Wider bid-ask spreads
- Higher price volatility
- More professional traders in the market
- No guarantee that an order will fill
Can You Trade Stocks at Night on Fidelity?
Not overnight. After 8:00 p.m. ET the session is closed. If you place a market order when the market is closed, Fidelity shows this warning:
(000915) Please use caution when placing market orders while the market is closed. If placed, your order will be eligible for trading on the following business day. Securities may open sharply below or above where they closed the previous day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Fidelity’s extended hours?
Fidelity’s pre-market session runs from 7:00 a.m. to 9:28 a.m. ET, and the after-hours session runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Regular trading is 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
Can I use market orders in extended hours on Fidelity?
No. Fidelity says all extended-hours orders must be limit orders.
What can I trade in Fidelity’s extended hours?
Fidelity lists listed equities and OTC equities, excluding pink sheets and bulletin board stocks. Eligibility varies by security.
Can I place dollar-based orders in extended hours?
No. Dollar-based and fractional orders are only allowed during normal market hours. Use whole shares and a limit order instead.
Why is extended-hours trading riskier?
Fidelity lists lower liquidity, wider bid-ask spreads, higher price volatility and more professional traders. There is also no guarantee an order will fill.