Tiger Brokers Launches Extended-Hours US Options Trading Globally

Tiger Brokers, the Nasdaq-listed online brokerage known for targeting globally minded retail investors, has announced the rollout of extended-hours US stock options trading across its internationally licensed markets. The feature is available through the company's flagship Tiger Trade platform, giving clients the ability to trade American equity options outside of standard New York Stock Exchange hours.

The move reflects a broader competitive push among retail-focused brokerages to close the gap between institutional and individual investor access. Extended-hours trading has long been a privilege of professional desks, and bringing that window to options — a more complex and leverage-sensitive instrument than equities — marks a meaningful step in democratizing sophisticated market tools for a global retail audience.

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For international investors in particular, the timing of US market hours has historically been a barrier. Traders based in Asia-Pacific and Europe often find that standard US sessions fall during late nights or early mornings in their local time zones. By extending the trading window, Tiger Brokers is directly addressing a structural disadvantage that non-US retail participants have faced when reacting to American market-moving news and earnings events.

The strategic implications are notable: as fintech brokerages compete on features rather than just commissions, access to instruments like after-hours options can become a meaningful differentiator. Tiger Brokers' international licensing footprint means this rollout has immediate reach across multiple regulated jurisdictions, amplifying the potential user base from day one.

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