IG Japan Extends US Stock CFD Trading Hours in 2025

January 21, 2025 – IG Securities, the Japanese affiliate of the worldwide electronic trading behemoth IG Group, has announced the expansion of trading hours for 30 US stock CFDs. Effective January 20, 2025, these instruments can now be traded from 6:00 PM Japan time to 10:00 AM the next day, with Friday trading finishing at 7:00 AM. This extension provides more flexibility and accessibility for traders looking for possibilities outside regular market hours.

Complete List of US Stock CFDs with Extended Hours

The 30 US stock CFDs that profit from longer trading hours include a mix of high-profile corporations and sector leaders:

• AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc
• AppLovin Corporation
• AST Spacemobile Inc
• Barrick Gold Corp (US)
• Broadcom Inc
• Carvana Company
• Celsius Holdings Inc
• Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
• Dell Technologies Inc
• His & Hers Health Inc
• Intuitive Machines Inc
• IonQ
• Iris Energy Limited
• Lucid Group Inc
• Lululemon Athletica Inc
• Lumen Technologies Inc
• Nikola Corporation
• Occidental Petroleum Corp
• PDD Holdings Inc
• Quantumscape Corp
• Rocket Lab USA Inc
• Salesforce Inc
• Shopify Inc (US)
• SoundHound AI Inc
• Starbucks Corp
• Terawulf Inc
• Trump Media & Technology Group Corp
• UiPath Inc
• Unity Software Inc
• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Key Considerations for Traders

Stop-limit and limit orders made prior to extended trading hours will be filled if the stated price is met within the expanded trading window. To avoid position liquidation, traders must ensure that their accounts maintain an effective margin balance of at least 75% of the needed maintenance margin. IG Securities encourages traders to be aware of trading hours and to plan their tactics ahead of time.

About IG Securities

IG Securities, a division of the IG Group, provides bespoke trading solutions for Japanese customers. With a strong emphasis on innovation, market access, and customer-centric services, IG Securities continues to set the standard for offering frictionless trading experiences.