Key Takeaways
- Trading doesn’t always end on Friday. Weekend trading lets traders access selected instruments on Saturdays and Sundays.
- With weekend trading, traders can respond right when news breaks, without waiting for weekday sessions to resume.
- VT Markets offers weekend access to gold, selected stocks, ETFs, crypto, and Synthetic Indices, with availability depending on the instrument, account entity, and region.
- Traders can find eligible instruments through the VT Markets App, Web Trading, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5.
News doesn’t take the weekend off. With the markets being open on Saturdays and Sundays, traders can react instantly right when news breaks, without waiting until Monday when regular weekday sessions resume. For traders with busy weekday schedules, weekend trading also offers another window to follow markets and place trades.
In this guide, we explain how weekend trading works, which markets may be available through VT Markets, what to check before placing a trade and how to get started in the app.
What Is Weekend Trading?
Weekend trading allows traders to access selected financial instruments 24/7, outside regular weekday trading hours, including Saturdays and Sundays.
At VT Markets, weekend trading is available through selected contracts for difference (CFDs). CFDs let you speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. For example, trading a gold CFD gives you exposure to changes in its quoted price without purchasing physical gold.
Trading hours vary by instrument, account entity and region. Always check the latest trading hours and product specifications before placing a trade.
Why Trade on Weekends?
Weekend trading gives traders greater flexibility and more opportunities to stay engaged with the markets. Key benefits include:
Respond to Market Changes
Economic announcements, geopolitical events and company news can emerge over the weekend. If the relevant instrument is open for trading, you can respond before regular weekday sessions resume.
For example, a weekend announcement may change your outlook on gold. VT Markets’ weekend gold instrument, XAUUSD247, allows you to act instantly, rather than wait for the standard weekday market to reopen.
Trade on Your Schedule
Weekday commitments can make it difficult to find time for market analysis and trading.With the markets open 24/7, you get to choose when you want to trade, whether on Saturday or Sunday. You can also use the weekend to analyse markets and trade at a time that fits your schedule.
Manage Open Positions
Monitor and adjust eligible positions over the weekend without waiting until Monday. Weekend trading also allows you to hedge existing exposure and respond to changing market conditions.
Weekend Trading vs Traditional Trading Hours
The main difference between traditional and weekend trading is when selected instruments can be accessed. While many markets follow established weekday schedules, certain instruments extend trading access into the weekend.
| Traditional Weekday Trading | Weekend Trading | |
| Trading schedule | Generally follows standard weekday market hours | Selected markets may remain available during weekends |
| Availability | Depends on the market and instrument | Limited to instruments with weekend access |
| Trading conditions | Follow regular market sessions | May differ from standard weekday sessions |
| Pricing and costs | Competitive spreads and low commissions | May differ from weekday conditions; check product specifications before trading |
Which Markets Can You Trade on Weekends?
Depending on your account entity and region, selected instruments are available across several asset classes, including:
Gold
XAUUSD247 offers CFD exposure to gold price movements around the clock.
Stocks
Selected US stock CFDs including Apple, NVIDIA, Alphabet and SpaceX provide exposure to individual company share prices.
ETFs
SOXL, ARKB and BITB are among the available ETF CFDs, covering technology and digital asset themes.
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum and other selected cryptocurrencies offer access to major digital assets through CFDs.
Synthetic Indices
Virtual markets such as CalmPulse, LiftTick, DipTick and DriftLine, built around simulated price movements.
How to Find 24/7 Assets on the VT Markets App
Follow the steps below to search for eligible 24/7 assets and confirm their trading hours.
Step 1: Search for an Asset
Open the VT Markets App and search for an eligible instrument.
For example:
- Gold: XAUUSD247
- Selected Stocks: Symbols with the USD suffix, such as METAUSD
Step 2: Check Trading Hours
Select the instrument and tap Info to view its latest trading hours.
This allows you to check whether the instrument is currently available and identify its applicable trading schedule.
Step 3: Place Your Trade
Once you have confirmed the instrument’s availability, review the market, set your position size and place your trade directly through the app.
Explore Weekend Trading with VT Markets
Stay connected to selected markets beyond traditional weekday trading hours. Explore eligible gold, stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices through VT Markets and access supported markets across your preferred trading platform.
Start trading with VT Markets today.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is weekend trading?
Weekend trading means buying or selling selected financial instruments on Saturdays and Sundays. It allows traders to access eligible markets outside traditional weekday sessions, with availability depending on the provider, instrument and account.
2. Which markets are available for weekend trading?
At VT Markets, eligible accounts may access selected CFDs on gold, stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices. Availability and trading hours vary by instrument, account entity and region.
3. Can I trade gold on weekends?
Yes. XAUUSD247 is available for trading throughout the week, including weekends, subject to applicable market conditions.
4. Can I trade cryptocurrency CFDs on weekends?
Yes. CFDs for selected cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, are available beyond traditional market hours, subject to applicable conditions.
5. Which Synthetic Indices CFDs are available?
CFDs for selected synthetic indices include CalmPulse, LiftTick, DipTick and DriftLine. Availability may vary by account entity and region.
6. Are CFDs for all stocks and ETFs available on weekends?
No. Only selected stock and ETF CFDs are available for weekend trading. Trading hours vary by instrument and account entity.
7. Can I trade CFDs for commodities on weekends?
Selected commodity CFDs may be available. VT Markets offers weekend gold trading through XAUUSD247 for eligible accounts, while other commodity CFDs may follow weekday schedules. Check the specific instrument’s trading hours and availability before placing a trade.
8. Can I trade forex on weekends? No. Forex markets follow weekday trading hours and are generally closed during weekends. Please check the latest product specifications before trading.
9. Where can I check trading hours?
Trading hours vary by instrument, account entity and region. Please refer to the latest product specifications on VT Markets App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) before trading.
10.Do I own the underlying asset when I trade CFDs?
No. Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are derivative products that allow you to speculate on the price movements of underlying assets. When trading CFDs, you do not own, purchase or take delivery of the underlying asset, including shares, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies or other financial instruments.
