How to Collect Pre-Market Trading Information
Pre-market trading, like after-market trading, is the trading of stock before and after the normal operating hours of a stock exchange. Some investors prefer these trading hours as they give them various incentives such as increased spreads, which in turn lead to potentially higher profits. Pre-market trading data is often easily attainable, especially if you have an account with a stockbroker.
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Consult your broker, who should be your first contact when gathering pre-market trading information. Many of the larger brokerage firms offer market trading software, called electronic communications networks (ECNs), that will supply data regarding the latest stock trades. Often, these services are free. Some brokers may charge for such software, especially for clients interested in pre- and after-hours trading.
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Consult the services of an online financial data company if you do not have a broker, or if your broker does not have this service. You can find such services by simply using a search engine. Usually, indexing companies offer such services -- such as NYSE and NASDAQ. They are almost always offered for free, and will be divided into both pre-market and after-market quote services. The level of quality is, however, variable.
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Consult the services of a financial news source. Such services may be found from the online version of a financial newspaper. They will show you the most recent quotes of stocks after the market has closed. Specific information, such as spreads based on the bid and ask price, however, may not be available from such sources.
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