IG, a UK-based trading and investing platform, has launched 24/5 trading on 110 US stocks. The move allows UK investors to trade outside standard US market hours.

Trading is now available from 1am Monday to 10pm Friday. Major stocks such as Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA are included. Previously, IG clients could access US stocks for up to 16 hours daily, from 9am to 1am.

Separately, IG Securities, the Japanese arm of IG Group, has introduced 24-hour trading for U.S. stock CFDs.

US Stock Trading Expanded Across Online Platforms

Several trading platforms have recently expanded U.S. stock trading to 24/5 access, allowing investors to trade outside standard market hours. Earlier, Robinhood launched its “24 Hour Market” service, enabling U.S. retail investors to trade beyond regular hours.

Charles Schwab now offers overnight trading on over 1,100 securities through its thinkorswim platform. Sterling Trading Tech introduced 24/5 access to most Wall Street-listed shares via its OMS and Blue Ocean ATS. eToro provides pre- and after-hours trading on 100 major U.S. equities, while Webull has extended its trading window for U.S. stocks.

UK Traders Gain Round-the-Clock IG Trading

“We want to give our UK customers the best possible access to global markets so that they can invest and trade easily at their own convenience,” said Michael Healy, UK Managing Director at IG.

The extended hours let investors react to earnings announcements, economic data, and other market-moving news. The 24/5 offering covers both traditional investing and leveraged trading.

“With round-the-clock trading during the week, UK investors now have more of a level playing field with their US peers when it comes to the world’s most traded stocks,” Healy added.

This launch follows other product expansions from IG, including the addition of cryptocurrencies and commission-free stock investing earlier this year.

IG Launches SOS Campaign and Daily Tesla Options in UK

IG has launched the “Save Our Stock Market” campaign to encourage the public and government to reconsider reliance on cash savings. A short film featuring former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash highlights the comparatively low returns of cash ISAs.

Data shows that over 26 years, real FTSE 100 returns were 6.8 times higher than cash ISAs, yet cash ISA subscriptions increased in 2024. IG is also offering new share bundles of up to £100 to promote UK equity investment.

Separately, IG has introduced daily options on Tesla shares. The contracts expire the same day, allowing traders to open and close positions within a single session. This is the first product of its kind globally for an individual stock.

The launch coincides with the UK government’s “Leeds Reforms,” which aim to increase retail participation in financial markets and support the UK’s development as a global financial centre.