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What happens is the same as during ordinary hours except it's later or
earlier. From a clinical view, the main difference is there are no market
makers and no SelectNet. All the trades are done through ECN's. Some brokers
use the new X-whatever it is (not familiar with it).
In a message dated 5/23/00 5:59:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
susan_k@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hi All,
> Thanks to everyone who responded to me wrt my last question about on-line
> stock order execution services. I found one I think I like and have been
> using them for about two weeks. My question now is about after hours stock
> trading. My broker does not offer this and I feel like I'm missing out.
> Can someone explain what physically happens with an after hours trade (as
> opposed to one done during market hours) and if anyone finds it beneficial
> enough that I should consider switching to a different broker.
>
> TIA,
> Susan
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