GlossaryMarkets & assets

Trading session

The period in which an asset is available and its market-reference pricing is active.

Do not confuse

Common comparison error

The label end of day under Trading session does not identify which venue close or After hours session boundary governs.

Practical use

How to verify Trading session

Read Trading session together with Pre-market session, After-hours session, Asset. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.

A neutral example

A Trading session schedule shifts at daylight saving. UTC hours and exchange notices prevent a one-hour error in Pre market session. What makes this an example of Trading session is that the availability window must identify market-reference activity, broker acceptance, timezone, holidays, and maintenance.

Evidence path

Where to verify Trading session

Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.

Symbol information and market scheduleMatch the symbol to its underlying market, price source, trading hours, weekend treatment, and settlement availability.

Broker platform recordCompare the platform symbol and timestamp with the named market or provider instead of relying on the asset label alone.