Markets & Trading
/
US market
Markets & Trading
/
US market
US market
OTC Trading/Pink Sheets FAQsWhat is over-the-counter (OTC) trading?Over-the-counter (OTC) trading, also known as off-exchange trading, occurs in the OTC market. Unlike traditional exchanges, the OTC market does not have a physical location or a set group of members and is not regulated by a securities exchange. Instead, trades are conducted through a network of brokers, and the prices are not always publicly disclosed.The OTC market includes ap
Introduction to OrderBookUS Order Book provides 60 levels Bid and Offer, covering pre-market, regular, post-market, and overnight trading sessions.1. Feature Overview1.1 Depth ChartThe Depth Chart displays the number of buy and sell orders at various price levels. It is based on the top 60 levels of buy and sell orders.Horizontal Axis: It displays order prices. From left to right, the four prices are: the low price of the 60 bid levels, the
US Trading RulesUS Stock Market Trading HoursUS Eastern Standard Time (EST)09:30 AM – 16:00 PMSingapore Standard Time10:30 PM – 05:00 AMStandard Time09:30 PM – 04:00 AMDaylight Savings TimeDaylight Savings Time begins from the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday of November each year. Standard Time begins from the first Sunday in November and ends on the second Sunday of March each year.US Stock Trading and Settlemen
Pre-Market and Post-Market Quotes IntroductionPre- & post-market trading sessionIn addition to the regular trading sessions, US stocks also have extended pre-market and post-market trading sessions. Due to the 1-hour spread between daylight saving time and standard time in the United States, the trading sessions in GMT+8 are adjusted by 1 hour correspondingly. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March each year, and standard time begins on the fi
Order Types - USLimit OrdersLimit ordersneed to specify the transaction price, and will only be executed when the market hits the specified price or better. Trading at a better price means that the shares are traded at a price lower than the limit price when being purchased or at a price higher than the limit price when being sold.Available trading hours:4:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)Supported order validity:Day/Good-till-canceled/Good
Market OrderWhat Is a Market Order?A market order is an order to buy or sell a security at the market's current best available price. Market order occurs when you provide instruction to Longbridge to execute a trade (buy or sell) immediately at the market price. It does not guarantee a specified price, and the investor cannot control the done price of the order.Is there anything I need to pay special attention to when placing a
Fractional Shares TradingWhat is fractional shares trading?Fractional share trading allows investors to purchase a portion of a whole share. Fractional share trading can lower transaction costs, as investors can buy the exact dollar amount they want without having to purchase whole shares. This provides greater flexibility in managing portfolios and reduces the cost of entering the market.Which stocks are eligible for fractional share tradin
Short Selling Related FAQsWhat is short selling?Short selling is a strategy employed when one anticipates a decline in the price of a stock. Instead of owning the stock, it involves borrowing shares from a brokerage to sell them. Should the stock's price drop, you can buy the stock back at a lower price and return it to the brokerage, profiting from the price difference.For instance, let's say the market price of a stock is $100 per share, an
US Overnight Trading FAQsIntroduction to US Overnight TradingOvernight trading hours run from 08:00 - 15:50 SGT during daylight saving time and 09:00 - 16:50 SGT during standard time.During a daylight saving day, the first session of overnight trading begins on Monday morning at 08:00 SGT and concludes early Monday afternoon at 15:50 SGT, while the last session takes place on Friday morning at 08:00 SGT and ends early Friday morning at 15:50
Options Trading FAQsIf a short call option is exercised, can I settle it with the underlying shares? Do I need to enable this function separately?Settlement using underlying shares is the default settlement method. No separate action is required to enable this function.Why do some US stocks not have options trading?Longbridge currently supports options trading for most US stocks with high liquidity. Stocks without options may be exclude
Basic Knowledge Of US Stock OptionsOptions BasicsWhat are stock options？A stock option is a standardised contract with a stock as the underlying asset, thus it can be traded on an exchange and settled by a clearing house.Stock options can be divided into call options and put options according to the differences of rights between right owners;American options and European options according to the exercise method;Cash settlement and physical delivery ac
American Depository Receipt Custody FeesWhat is ADR?American Depositary Receipt ("ADR") refers to a negotiable certificate issued by U.S. commercial banks to facilitate the trading of foreign securities in the U.S. stock market. This certificate represents a specified number of shares of non-U.S. companies that are held by a U.S. bank, which in turn issues ADRs representing the shares, but not necessarily at a 1:1 ratio; for example, 5 shares of a company
Contact Us
Email:
contact@longbridge.sg
WhatsApp Chat (for general enquiries):
+65 6330 3033
Non-trading days:
9a.m. – 12a.m. (GMT+8)
Dealing Hotline:
+65 6330 3030
Trading days:
9a.m. – 12a.m. (GMT+8)
Terms and Conditions
Customer Agreement
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Best Execution Policy
Risk Disclosure Statement
About
About us
Licensed Entities' Information
© 2025 Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd.
Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd.

Registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. is a Capital Markets Services Licence holder and Exempt Financial Adviser (Licence No. CMS101211).

Long Bridge HK Limited

A licensed corporation recognized by the SFC (CE No. BPX066). Holder of License Types 1 (Dealing in Securities), 2 (Dealing in Futures Contracts), 4 (Advising on Securities) and 9 (Asset Management). Also a registered HKEX participant and HKSCC participant.

Long Bridge Securities LLC

A broker dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)(CRD: 314519/SEC: 8-70711), a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).

Long Bridge Securities Ltd

A New Zealand registered Financial Service Provider (FSP number: FSP600050), and is a member of the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme, a New Zealand independent dispute resolution service provider.

Disclaimer
The content and materials published here on this website is for general circulation and for information only and should not be regarded or deemed to be an offer, invitation, or solicitation, recommendation or advice to buy, sell, subscribe or dispose of any investment products or financial services. It does not take into account the specific personal circumstances, investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of a person and may be subject to change without notice.
Please consult your financial or other professional advisers if you are unsure about the information contained herein. Investments involve risks. Be aware that investments may increase or decrease in value and that past performance is no guarantee of future returns, you may not get back the amount originally invested. You should not make any investment decision based on this advertisement alone. Advertisements that lead to this website have not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The English version shall always prevail in case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between English version and its Chinese translation.
Issued by Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. (UEN No.: 202111825D)