What is the importance of knowing the trading hours?
Timing your trades correctly is one of the most important factors in determining your level of success in trading. Trading hours for financial assets can differ greatly based not only on the type of asset but also on the specific market in which it is listed. On the other hand, contracts for difference (CFDs) come with their own unique maturity dates.
Market hours: Cryptocurrencies 24/7
Market hours: Stocks
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Market hours: Commodities
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Market hours: Indicies
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Market hours: Currency Pairs
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Market hours: ETFs (Evestor's Basket)
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Market hours: Futures
| Exchange | Market open | Market close | Daily break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks KSA time GMT +3 | Sunday 09:00 | Saturday 01:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Stocks GMT time | Sunday 06:00 | Saturday 22:00 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
The daily break is actually the lunch break where trading stops during that time. You cannot trade during that time but you can pre-set your trades during that time. Note that trading hours may extend or be cut depending on the level of liquidity available.
Expiration of CFDs
CFD maturity means the date and time where the CFD is no longer effective to trade on. Some CFDs have 15 days maturity date some have monthly and some have yearly.
If you happen to have a trade opened on a CFD at the time of maturity, either the trade will close automatically or the trade will be rolled over to the next contract with a new maturity date and time. The rollover process is subject to rollover fees.
Notes
- The expiration dates are constantly changing
- On the maturity date, the open trades will be closed 15 minutes before the daily break.
- Rolling over your trades is subject to rollover fees
