KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, has announced the expansion of its overnight trading offering to include Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on the United States (US) stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
In addition to US stocks, ETFs, and Index Options, according to a statement, this expansion allows clients to trade CFDs on US equities round the clock, five days a week, providing exceptional flexibility and access to US markets.
Interactive Brokers Chief Executive Officer, Milan Galik said: “With the growing popularity and increase in overnight trading volumes, expanding our offerings to include CFDs on US equities is a strategic enhancement.
“Our clients can now use the leverage of CFDs in overnight trading hours, enabling them to respond swiftly to market movements and optimise their trading strategies at any time, day or night. This added flexibility ensures our clients can capitalise on global investment opportunities.”
The introduction of US stock CFDs to overnight trading builds on Interactive Brokers' commitment to offering clients comprehensive and innovative trading solutions, whereby clients can now trade CFDs on over 3,500 US stocks and ETFs during overnight trading hours.
This new offering is particularly valuable for global investors, enabling them to react to news and market events in real time, regardless of their local time zone.
With overnight trading of CFDs on US stocks and ETFs, Interactive Brokers continues to empower its clients with the tools needed to succeed in a global financial environment.
Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, and foreign exchange around the clock on over 150 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide.
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