SEC Sets September 17 Roundtable on 24-Hour US Stock Trading

The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced it will host a public roundtable on Sept. 17 to discuss moving toward 24-hour trading in US equity markets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the regulator is moving toward a new day and night in US equity markets with the expansion to overnight trading. The roundtable at the SEC's Washington, DC headquarters will cover preparations to support overnight trading, operations, and resiliency in a 24-hour market. This initiative aligns with a global trend as exchanges worldwide offer or plan near-24-hour trading, extending round-the-clock access to retail investors similar to cryptocurrency exchanges.

SEC Schedules September 17 Roundtable on 24-Hour Trading

The roundtable will run on Sept. 17 at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC. Discussions will include preparations to support overnight trading, operations and resiliency in a 24-hour market, the regulator said. SEC Chair Paul Atkins expressed excitement at the prospect of US equity markets aligning with markets that already trade continuously.

Global Exchanges Expand Toward Continuous Trading

The London Stock Exchange is reportedly planning to launch a night-time trading venue in early 2027. In March, Nasdaq said it had begun engaging with US regulators about providing 24-hour trading five days a week on its stock market, aiming to launch in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval and alignment. The roundtable comes as a growing number of global exchanges are offering or planning near-24-hour trading, giving retail investors access to round-the-clock trading long offered by cryptocurrency exchanges.

FAQ

What is the SEC discussing at the September 17 roundtable?

The SEC will discuss moving toward 24-hour trading in US equity markets. Discussions will include preparations to support overnight trading, operations and resiliency in a 24-hour market.

When is Nasdaq planning to launch 24-hour stock trading?

Nasdaq is aiming to launch 24-hour trading five days a week in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval and alignment. In March, Nasdaq said it had begun engaging with US regulators about providing this service.