Trading Times

Question 1

9:30am

Answer 1

Equities markets open

Question 2

9:45am - 10:10am

Answer 2

First reversal period

Question 3

11:20am

Answer 3

Beginning of lunchtime lethargy

Question 4

1:30pm

Answer 4

Lunchtime lethargy begins to clear - some stocks start to edge up for the afternoon sessions

Question 5

2:30pm

Answer 5

Stocks break out (or down) in a more definitive manner

Question 6

3:00pm

Answer 6

Treasury bonds stop trading; market breathes a sigh of relief, possible shift in direction

Question 7

3:20pm

Answer 7

Active traders begin to close out positions for the day

Question 8

3:30pm

Answer 8

Mild reversal possible

Question 9

3:55pm

Answer 9

Additional reversals possible as more positions closed

Question 10

4:00pm

Answer 10

Equities market closes