Stocks trade for 390 minutes a day, but only 10 of those minutes really matter
In the frenetic world of US equities, the last 10 minutes of trading are becoming the new battleground. With a third of S&P 500 stock trades now happening in this final stretch, concerns are mounting over liquidity and price distortions. The rise of passive investing, driven by index funds, further fuels this trend, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. As debates rage on, one thing is clear: the dynamics of market closure are reshaping trading strategies and sparking fresh scrutiny.
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By Justina Lee
The regular market for US equities runs for 390 minutes on a standard trading day. But at the rate things are going, eventually the last 10 might be the only ones that matter.
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