Best 24-Hour Trading Platforms

Company	Overall	Minimum Deposit	Stock Trades	Futures (Per Contract)
Interactive Brokers		$0.00	$0.00	$0.85

It’s no surprise that Interactive Brokers (IBKR) tops the list for 24-hour trading. Known as a favorite among experienced investors and active traders, IBKR brings the same level of depth and reliability to its round-the-clock access to 24-hour markets as it does to the rest of its platform.

Overnight trading: IBKR’s Overnight + SMART order type allows trades to carry from the overnight session into the next day’s regular session, running from 4:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. ET. This creates a near-continuous trading cycle without needing to re-enter orders. The platform also recently added Forecast Contracts to its extended hours lineup, offering nearly 24/6 access to event-based markets tied to economic, government, and climate outcomes. These contracts are available Sunday through Friday across all IBKR platforms, including a dedicated ForecastTrader interface.

Products and platform: It’s not just the order type that puts IBKR on top, it’s the breadth of their product offering. With access to over 10,000 stocks and ETFs for overnight trading, including small- and mid-cap names rarely available elsewhere, IBKR offers the broadest selection of any brokerage. Its global connection to more markets, venues, and exchanges than any other retail platform gives self-directed investors institutional-level access.

Forecast Contracts are priced between $0.02 and $0.99, settling at $1.00 for correct predictions and $0 for incorrect ones. They provide a simple way to take positions on market-relevant questions and are designed for short-term, event-driven strategies.

IBKR’s 24-hour trading isn’t just an add-on; it’s an extension of what the platform already does best. With both equities and event contracts available nearly 24 hours a day, six days a week, it offers one of the most comprehensive extended-hours trading setups available to retail traders.

Company	Overall	Minimum Deposit	Stock Trades	Futures (Per Contract)
Charles Schwab		$0.00	$0.00	$2.25

While it ranks second for 24-hour trading, Charles Schwab’s best-in-class platforms, education, research, and client experience earned Schwab my pick for #1 Overall broker in the StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards.

Overnight trading: Here’s what stood out to me: Schwab’s Extended + Overnight (EXTO) orders let a trade stay live across both extended hours and the overnight session via thinkorswim. That means you don’t have to keep re-entering your order as the market moves between sessions. You place a trade once, and it continues working throughout the 24-hour cycle, minus a quick five-minute pause each weekday. This is a big deal if you're reacting to news that breaks outside the standard 9:30 to 4:00 window.

You’ll have access to over 800 U.S. stocks and ETFs, including names from the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow 30. Schwab also makes it easy to know what’s eligible — thinkorswim displays a small overnight icon right in your watchlist, removing any guesswork.

Products and platform: One educational note I want to highlight: during overnight sessions, trades are routed through an Alternative Trading System (ATS) instead of a public exchange. These markets often have wider spreads and lower liquidity, meaning prices may move more dramatically or you may not get filled as efficiently. It’s just something to keep in mind if you’re venturing into overnight territory for the first time.

Company	Overall	Minimum Deposit	Stock Trades	Futures (Per Contract)
Firstrade		$0.00	$0.00	(Not offered)

Coming in at number three is Firstrade, a brokerage that recently joined the 24-hour trading space with a solid offering.

Overnight trading: Launched on April 7, 2025, Firstrade now offers overnight trading on more than 1,200 stocks and ETFs. Unlike some platforms, orders placed during overnight sessions don’t carry over into extended or regular trading hours, but are limited to the overnight window only.

This structure mirrors how other brokerages like Robinhood, Webull, and E*TRADE currently operate 24-hour trading. For many investors, session-specific trading is still a valuable way to respond to late-breaking news, earnings after hours, or even international investors wanting to trade U.S. markets during normal business hours.

Products and platform: Beyond 24-hour trading, what I really appreciate about Firstrade is the added value baked into their platform. They offer one of my favorite economic calendars, making it easy to stay on top of upcoming market-moving events. And if you're an options trader or just getting started, Firstrade provides a ton of high-quality educational content and tools to help you build confidence and develop your strategy.

If you're interested in exploring Firstrade further, especially for options trading and research tools, be sure to check out my full Firstrade review for a deeper dive.

Webull offers 24-hour trading through Blue Ocean ATS (BOATS), with overnight access to a large but limited list of U.S. stocks and ETFs. Like other brokers using BOATS, orders are only active during the overnight session and must fall within specific price bands based on the prior evening’s pricing. Thanks to its active social features and user-driven experience, Webull remains a strong choice for mobile-first traders who value community.

Like Webull, Robinhood uses the same BOATS system for overnight trading, which means orders are only active during the overnight session and must fall within preset price bands based on the 7:30 p.m. ET reference price. Robinhood remains best for beginner investors seeking a simple, streamlined platform with low barriers to entry and a user-friendly mobile experience.

E*TRADE offers limited 24-hour trading, currently supporting just 22 ETFs during the overnight session, though they include some of the most widely traded names. During this session, orders are routed to a single alternative trading system (ATS). While the overnight offering is narrow, E*TRADE remains a top-tier choice for active traders, thanks to its feature-rich Power E*TRADE platform, robust mobile app, and professional-grade tools.