What does GTC + ext mean on TD Ameritrade?

GTC + Ext means that the order will be active during both extended hours and regular market hours until you cancel it. How Do I Place a Day + Ext Order on TD Ameritrade? To place an order during extended hours trading in your TD Ameritrade account, go to the main menu, select Trading -> Stocks and ETFs -> Extended Hours Trading.

What does day & ext mean?

Day + Ext means that the order will be active during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST) and also during the extended hours on the same day (typically 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST). If the order is not executed by the end of this time period, it will be automatically canceled. What is GTC + Ext?

What is extended hours trading?

The U.S. stock market is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST, giving traders six and a half hours of trading time each day. However, many brokers, including TD Ameritrade and Webull, allow clients to trade outside these regular hours, known as extended hours trading.