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Global stock indices are a popular way for investors to track the performance of stock markets around the world. As an investor based in India, it's essential to know the trading hours of major global indices to make informed investment decisions. In this blog, we'll discuss some of the major global indices and their timings in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Global stock indices are a popular way for investors to track the performance of stock markets around the world. As an investor based in India, it's essential to know the trading hours of major global indices to make informed investment decisions. In this blog, we'll discuss some of the major global indices and their timings in Indian Standard Time (IST).
S&P 500:
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States. The index is widely regarded as a benchmark for the overall performance of the US stock market. The trading hours for the S&P 500 are the same as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
IST: 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM
NASDAQ:
The NASDAQ stock market is an American stock exchange that specializes in technology and growth companies. It's the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
IST: 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM (next day)
FTSE 100:
The FTSE 100 index tracks the performance of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It's the most widely used stock market index in the UK and is often used as a benchmark for the performance of British stocks.
IST: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Hang Seng Index:
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) is a market capitalization-weighted stock market index that tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
IST: 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Nikkei 225:
The Nikkei 225 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of the 225 largest companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
IST: 5:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is the primary stock exchange in China and is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. The trading hours for the Shanghai market are based on China Standard Time (CST). Here are the approximate timings for the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Indian Standard Time (IST):
IST: 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is a major stock exchange in Asia and is known for trading a wide range of securities, including stocks, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds. The trading hours for the Hong Kong market are based on Hong Kong Time (HKT). Here are the approximate timings for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Indian Standard Time (IST):
IST: 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE), which operates under the Deutsche Börse Group is the primary stock exchange in Germany. The trading hours for the German stock exchange are based on Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST) during daylight saving time. Here are the approximate timings for the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Indian Standard Time (IST):
IST: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is the largest stock exchange in Japan and one of the major stock exchanges in the world. The trading hours for the Tokyo Stock Exchange are based on Japan Standard Time (JST). Here are the approximate timings for the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Indian Standard Time (IST):
IST: 5:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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