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Bruce Markets LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and operator of Bruce ATS™, has announced an agreement to extend U.S. equity trading throughout the weekend, subject to regulatory review.
The initiative is intended to bring continuous 24/7 stock trading to global investors, with the new weekend session expected to launch in the coming months.
To support the expansion, Bruce Markets will draw on new strategic investments from PEAK6 Investments, its majority shareholder, and Robinhood Markets. Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment & Securities, tastytrade and Webull remain investors in the company.
Bruce Markets will expand its use of Nasdaq's trading technology, while clearing, carrying and custody services will be provided by Apex Clearing Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apex Fintech Solutions, Inc.
The agreement extends Bruce Markets' weekend session with the aim of enabling round-the-clock U.S. equity market access for global investors.
Jason Wallach, Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Markets
Jason Wallach, Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Markets said:
"We are changing the way customers can access U.S. equities and finally ushering in true 24/7 trading. Market-moving news does not wait for Monday's open, and soon, neither will investors. Together with our partners, we are breaking down the limitations of traditional market structure and redefining how the world trades."
Jenny Just, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, PEAK6 Investments
Jenny Just, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, PEAK6 Investments commented:
"The world doesn't take weekends off, and now neither will the markets. This is the end of the five-day market. For the first time, markets will keep moving with the people, and Bruce Markets is here to lead that change."
Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood said:
"Market-moving news can break at any moment, including over the weekend. With 24/7 trading, Robinhood customers will soon be able to trade equities around the clock, seven days a week, so they can manage their portfolios in real time and trade on their own schedule."
Magnus Haglind, Head of Capital Markets Technology, Nasdaq
"Always-on markets demand resilient, flexible and scalable infrastructure. Our trading technology gives Bruce Markets a proven foundation to extend resilient, transparent market access throughout the weekend."
William Capuzzi, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Fintech Solutions
"Apex continues to modernize market infrastructure, and weekend trading is a natural next step in that work. We're proud to support Bruce Markets, PEAK6, and Robinhood in delivering it."
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