eToro’s users now have round-the-clock access to all stocks in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 for five days a week, as the trading and investing platform ramps up its extended trading service.

eToro Adds 24/5 Trading to Full S&P 500, Nasdaq 100

Trading on eToro is now available from Sunday, 8:05 p.m. to Friday, 4:00 p.m. ET, opening US equities to global investors at times that suit their own schedules. It also expands from the initial batch of 100 stocks covered when the feature launched in July.

“Our mission has always been to open the global markets and make trading accessible to everyone, everywhere,” Yossi Brandes, VP of Execution Services at eToro, said. “The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 represent some of the world’s most influential companies, and now with 24/5 trading our users around the world have the flexibility to trade them at their own convenience. We will continue to add more assets and to expand our 24/5 offering to meet the evolving needs of our global community.”

Extended trading hours on eToro put it in direct competition with brokerages such as Schwab and Fidelity, which have rolled out similar access to attract active investors wanting to react to overnight price swings. For many retail investors outside the US, the ability to trade American stocks during local daytime hours helps level the playing field with institutional traders.

The move comes as retail interest in after-hours trading continues to climb, fueled by a surge in market events that happen outside traditional 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET windows.

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For eToro, which recently listed on the Nasdaq, broadening its service marks an attempt to capitalize on that shift and compete in an increasingly crowded US market.

Overnight Trading Means Higher Volatility

Trading outside standard hours can bring greater price volatility and wider spreads due to thinner liquidity, eToro cautioned in both recent announcements. The company noted that stop loss and take profit orders may be triggered unexpectedly during nighttime sessions, and encourages clients to review positions and investment plans ahead of the transition.

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) also recently highlighted the potential dangers of extended trading, stating that 24/7 trading is “not inevitable nor universally desirable.” It further warns against “mimicked stock tokens” and notes that extended investing will not be suitable for every market.