STARTRADER Expands US Equity Access with 48 New 24-Hour CFDs

The expansion includes a diverse range of companies spanning ten sectors, such as Alphabet, BlackRock, Nike, and Rivian. These symbols, denoted with a .24H suffix, allow traders to react to corporate news and earnings reports outside of traditional NYSE and Nasdaq hours. This update arrives precisely as the third-quarter earnings season begins, providing immediate utility for those tracking financial disclosures from major banks and asset managers.

CEO Peter Karsten noted that the initiative addresses the misalignment between standard New York market hours and the daily schedules of international clients. By removing the constraints of the opening bell, the firm seeks to offer greater flexibility for retail and institutional partners. This move follows a similar rollout on October 6, which introduced 20 stock and ETF CFDs available for around-the-clock trading. While these assets operate within the firm's established regulatory framework, traders should remain aware that extended-hours activity often involves higher volatility, wider spreads, and reduced liquidity.