fieldengineer

While the official stock market open time signals the start of regular trading hours, pre-market and post-market sessions have become increasingly important for active traders. These extended hours provide opportunities to react to news and earnings reports outside of the standard window but come with reduced liquidity and higher spreads. How do traders balance the risks and rewards of trading during these off-hours? Does the increased volatility early in the market open make it better for scalping or day trading?