Can You Buy Options After Hours?
What are Options Contracts?
Options are financial derivatives that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price on or before a specific date. Options can be traded on organized exchanges, such as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), during regular market hours.
Can You Buy Options After Hours?
Simple answer, no.
In general, options can only be bought and sold during regular market hours, which typically run from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time for U.S. exchanges. However, some exchanges, including the CBOE, offer extended hours trading for options, which allows trading to occur outside of regular market hours.
During extended hours trading, options can be bought and sold on an electronic trading platform, but the liquidity (i.e., the number of buyers and sellers) may be lower than during regular market hours. Additionally, the prices of options during extended hours trading may be different from the prices during regular market hours, due to the lack of as much market activity.
Disclaimer
It is important to note that trading options carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Before buying or selling options, it is important to carefully consider your investment goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation. You should also be aware of any additional risks associated with extended hours trading, such as increased price volatility and the potential for wider spreads between the bid and ask prices.
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