Cboe Files Proposal to Launch Near 24x5 U.S. Equities Trading

Cboe plans to offer trading from Sunday 9 p.m. ET to Friday 8 p.m. ET, pending regulatory approval.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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Cboe Global Markets, a leading global markets operator, has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch near 24x5 U.S. equities trading on its Cboe EDGX Equities Exchange. Cboe is preparing to launch the extended trading hours in December 2026, pending regulatory approval and contingent upon the readiness of required industry infrastructure providers.

Why it matters

Demand for U.S. equities trading outside of traditional hours has grown significantly in recent years, as evidenced by the growth in Cboe's U.S. Equities Early Trading Hours volumes. Cboe's move to offer near 24x5 trading aims to meet this growing global interest and provide investors with more flexibility to access the U.S. markets.

The details

In its filing, Cboe outlines plans to make all listed NMS stocks available for trading on EDGX from Sunday 9 p.m. ET to Friday 8 p.m. ET, with a one-hour operational pause from 8 to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday. Cboe has a strong track record of operating liquid, around-the-clock derivatives and FX markets and will leverage that expertise to ensure robust market and investor protections are in place.

  • Cboe plans to launch the near 24x5 U.S. equities trading in December 2026, pending regulatory approval.
  • Cboe's U.S. Equities Early Trading Hours volumes have seen a 590% average daily volume (ADV) growth from February 2022 to February 2026.

The players

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

A leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity derivatives, operating derivatives, equities, and FX markets and providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide.

Oliver Sung

Head of North American Equities at Cboe.

Brian McElligott

Head of Cboe Data Vantage.

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What they’re saying

“Cboe's filing with the SEC is the latest step in ensuring we are ready to offer overnight trading once the industry launches in December. Since announcing our plans for near 24x5 trading amid growing global interest for U.S. markets, we have been engaging with clients and market participants across the globe, underscoring the importance of collaboration throughout this process.”

— Oliver Sung, Head of North American Equities at Cboe

“Cboe understands that accurate and reliable market data is the foundation for making informed investment decisions. We continue to focus on expanding the availability of our U.S. equities data offerings, reflecting the strong desire for access to U.S. markets from Europe and APAC investors. Whether it's real-time, top-of-book, or historical data, Cboe Data Vantage is helping investors navigate today's markets and prepare for U.S. equities overnight trading.”

— Brian McElligott, Head of Cboe Data Vantage

What’s next

Cboe's proposal to launch near 24x5 U.S. equities trading is pending regulatory approval from the SEC. If approved, Cboe plans to launch the extended trading hours in December 2026, contingent upon the readiness of required industry infrastructure providers.

The takeaway

Cboe's move to offer near 24x5 U.S. equities trading reflects the growing global demand for access to the U.S. markets outside of traditional trading hours. By leveraging its expertise in operating around-the-clock derivatives and FX markets, Cboe aims to provide investors with more flexibility and opportunities to manage their portfolios and respond to market events.