[Ch@rt3]

Quick one-does day trading count after-hours moves too or is it just during regular market hours? Like, are people actually trading pre-market and late night or is that more of a swing trader thing? Trying to figure out where the real action is!

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[Steve]

Most day traders I know stick to regular market hours (9:30am to 4:00pm ET). Pre-market and after-hours usually have low volume so you’ll probably encounter wider spreads and possibly execution delays.

I’ve met swing traders who love pre-market and after-hours though, especially for gap plays and news reaction trades.

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[ABTrading 87]

I agree with Steve – extended hours aren’t optimal for day traders – the markets can move quickly and there isn’t the volume to get in and out of positions quickly (and at profit).

You’ve got to really know what you’re doing if you want to day trade during pre and after hours.

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[Ch@rt3]

I feared this may be the case, thanks! Even within half 9 to 4 are there times where you see the most price action?

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[Tom Smith]

Regular hours are where the vast majority of the volume and liquidity are. This is where I see most of the “real” day trading action happening my man.

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[Ch@rt3]

Thanks Tom! What is it that you trade and when periods do you focus on?

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