# Pre & Post Market Trading

Clients are able to begin **PRE-MARKETING TRADING,** for an hour and a half prior to market open, from 8:00 am until 9:30 am, EST.

The **AFTER-HOURS TRADING** session lasts four hours after market close, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, EST. There is no surcharge to place a trade during these times. Equity accounts are automatically enrolled for extended-hours trading, so there are no forms to fill out.

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In order to trade PRE or POST market the correct trade duration must be selected in the order entry box. 
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<table><thead><tr><th>Order Duration Type</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>All Hours</td><td>Valid until cancelled, eligible for execution during regular &#x26; extended sessions. </td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Extended </td><td>Valid during one extended trading session (pre or post) </td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Disclosures:** Aries Financial, Inc. is not a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Securities and investments are offered through TradeStation Securities, Inc., Members [FINRA](https://www.finra.org/#/) and [SIPC.](https://www.sipc.org/) Additional information about your broker can be found by clicking [here](https://www.tradestation.com/). Aries refers to Aries Financial, Inc mobile App and website, and with securities offered through TradeStation Securities, Inc.
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