Korean Stock After-Hours Trading: NXT Trading Hours, Order Types and What Investors Should Know
For many years, Korean stock investors had to finish their trading before the regular market closed at 3:30 PM. That has changed. With NXT (Nextrade) , Korea's alternative trading system, investors can trade eligible Korean stocks during additional market sessions, including an after-hours market . This is particularly useful for people who cannot actively trade during regular market hours, such as office workers and international investors following Korean stocks. So, how does Korea's after-hours stock market work, and what should investors be careful about? Let's take a closer look. What Is the Korean After-Hours Stock Market? An after-hours market allows investors to trade stocks after the regular trading session has ended. In Korea, NXT provides additional trading sessions alongside the traditional Korea Exchange (KRX). The NXT market is divided into several sessions: Market Trading Hours Pre-Market 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Main Market 9:00:30 AM – 3:20 PM After-Market 3:40 PM...