​KembaraXtra- Financial Terms- after-hours trading refers to financial market transactions conducted after the official closing time of a stock exchange or trading market.


These trades take place outside the market’s mandatory quote period and are often processed electronically.


After-hours trading allows investors to react quickly to important news, earnings reports, or economic developments released after normal trading hours.


Transactions completed during after-hours trading are usually recorded as part of the next trading day and may be referred to as early bargains.


Because trading activity is generally lower after market close, prices during after-hours trading may experience greater volatility and wider price spreads.