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Moomoo extends options trading hours* with pre-market and post-close sessions. Expansion covers options on 25 stocks and five ETFs, providing investors with the flexibility to trade outside traditional market hours. JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Moomoo, a leading global investment and trading platform, today announced the launch of extended trading hours for U.S. listed options on its platform. Working with Cboe, Moomoo is offering investors day-one access to the new premarket and post-close trading sessions on Cboe Options Exchange. The expansion covers options on 25 stocks and five ETFs, giving investors additional flexibility to respond to market developments and manage their portfolios outside traditional trading hours. The expansion includes a premarket trading session from 7:30 to 9:25 a.m. ET and an additional after-hours session from 4:00 to 4:15 p.m. ET. The premarket session allows investors to respond to early-morning earnings announcements, economic reports and developments in overnight and international markets before the regular U.S. trading day begins. Investors can use options to adjust existing positions, hedge portfolio exposure or establish new positions based on those developments. The post-close session provides an additional window to respond to news released shortly after the closing bell. "Global investors are increasingly seeking access to the U.S. markets and the ability to manage risk and act on opportunities when they see fit," said Rob Hocking, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets. "By extending trading hours for single-stock and ETF options, Cboe is giving investors more flexibility, and we're excited that Moomoo clients now have access to these additional trading sessions." Moomoo unifies these capabilities with educational resources to help retail investors develop more informed strategies and manage their portfolios. Moomoo's Options Engine** gives users access to features that design, simulate and automate options trading strategies with virtual risk modeling, institutional activity tracking and no-code development tools. Through Moomoo's Options Strategy Builder, users can run scenario analysis and payoff visualizations to translate market views into strategies and evaluate potential outcomes before trading. Extended options trading hours complement those tools, granting investors additional flexibility to put their research into practice as market conditions change. "Markets don't wait for the opening bell, and an investor's ability to manage risk shouldn't depend entirely on it," said Neil McDonald, CEO of Moomoo U.S. "Extending options trading hours gives our investors more control over when they respond, whether they're hedging a position or acting on a new potential opportunity. Our job is to give them both the access to act and the tools to understand the trade they're making." Trusted by over 31 million users*** worldwide, Moomoo's platform brings together professional-grade analytics, investor education tools and multi-asset investing. Supporting extended options trading hours advances Moomoo's commitment, giving investors more choice in how and when they manage portfolios and pursue their investing goals. *Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Read the Options Disclosure Document (ODD) at j.moomoo.com/017y9J before trading. Use of options strategies depends on account eligibility and approval level. Not all investors qualify for all strategies. Understand risks before trading. Extended Hours Trading is currently available for 5 ETFs and 25 stocks from 7:30-9:25 a.m. ET and 4:00-4:15 p.m. ET. Extended-hours trading may involve lower liquidity, greater volatility, wider spreads, reduced market visibility, and execution risk. Orders may not be executed or may not receive the best available price **Featured tools are available to moomoo Engine members only. Moomoo Engine is a paid subscription ($3.99/mo or $39.90/yr; auto-renews). Subscription fee automatically reduces to $0.99/mo when account assets exceed $1,000 at the time of billing. Available to eligible Moomoo Financial Inc. ("MFI") brokerage account holders. Rates and features are subject to change. Other terms and conditions apply. Investing is risky ***Users of Moomoo Technologies Inc. and its affiliates as of 6/30/2026 About Moomoo Moomoo is a leading global investment and trading platform dedicated to empowering investors with user-friendly tools, data, and insights. Its platform is designed to provide essential information and technology, enabling users to make well-informed investment decisions. With advanced charting tools, pro-level analytical features, Moomoo evolves alongside its users, fostering a dynamic community where investors can share, learn, and grow together. Founded in the US, Moomoo has expanded its global presence to serve investors across multiple markets, including Singapore, Australia, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, and New Zealand. As a subsidiary of a Nasdaq-listed company, Moomoo is trusted by more than 31 million traders worldwide and has earned recognition from leading financial institutions and publications for its innovation and reliability, including being recognized as the #1 Broker for Stocks in North America in 2024 and 2025 by TradingView. Investing involves risk and the potential to lose principal. Securities offered through Moomoo Financial Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Africa SMB Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Moomoo has opened registration for its third Global Paper Trading Competition, again partnering with Nasdaq. The contest runs from October 12 to November 20 (ET), and participants trade with virtual money, so no real funds are at risk. Each entrant gets $100,000 in virtual capital to trade US stocks, ETFs, and options. Everyone also receives one month of free access to Nasdaq TotalView, a depth-of-book market data feed. New this year are four AI assistants: Steady Explorer, Sector Navigator, Short-term Sniper, and Quant Trader. Each supports research with a different investing style. Investors in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong can compete for a share of $200,000 in trading coupons. Top performers receive trophies, and some may appear on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.

Fullerton and SGX Group open second Value-Up Singapore Equities Challenge to the public with new Open Category. October 9, 2026 - New Open Category invites eligible members of the public to compete individually using virtual portfolios of Singapore-listed securities - Student Category returns for its second year, offering tertiary students hands-on investing experience and potential internship opportunities - Moomoo Singapore joins as a Supporting Partner, contributing educational content on Singapore equities and capital market, while supporting youth talent development and employer branding initiatives. Fullerton Fund Management ("Fullerton") and SGX Group, in partnership with Moomoo Singapore as Supporting Partner, launched the second edition of the Fullerton / SGX Value-Up Singapore Equities Challenge(1) ("The Challenge") to the public for the first time, inviting Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 18 and above to test their investing skills on Singapore-listed small and mid-cap companies over eight weeks, with cash prizes for the top performers. The inaugural Challenge in 2025 was open to students only. This year's edition adds an Open Category for the public while retaining the Student Category. Participants in both categories will research and manage virtual portfolios of eligible Singapore-listed securities, with a focus on Singapore's small- and mid-cap ("SMID") segment. The trading simulation does not involve real capital. The Challenge comes as interest in Singapore's SMID segment grows. As of 30 June 2026, institutional net buying in SMID stocks had tripled year on year to S$606 million, while daily trading value rose 155% to S$310 million, its highest level since FY2014(2). The Challenge gives participants a structured and practical way to learn more about companies beyond the Straits Times Index. Open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 18 and above, the Open Category will run from 7 December 2026 to 29 January 2027 over an eight-week online trading period. Participants compete individually, constructing and managing portfolios from an eligible list of Singapore-listed securities. They will be ranked in real time on a leaderboard based on total portfolio return, with cash prizes of S$3,000, S$2,000 and S$1,000 for the top three participants. The Student Category returns for its second year and is open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 18 and above who are enrolled full-time in polytechnics or universities. Participants compete in teams of four in the same eight-week simulation, using eligible Singapore-listed securities focused primarily on the SMID segment. The top six teams from the qualifying round will advance to an in-person stock-pitch final, where they will present their research and investment thesis to a judging panel. The top three teams will receive cash prizes of S$10,000, S$5,000 and S$3,000. The category is designed to connect classroom learning with practical exposure to investing, industry practitioners and potential 8-month internship opportunities, through the Fullerton Singapore Value-Up Internship Programme. Building disciplined investment habits The Challenge is designed to encourage disciplined portfolio construction rather than concentrated bets. Participants must establish positions within the first five trading days. From 14 December 2026, portfolios must maintain at least 80% exposure to eligible securities at the end of each trading day, with cash holdings capped at 20%. When initiating or adding to a position, exposure to any individual eligible security must not exceed 10% of the portfolio's total value. Each portfolio may hold no more than 30 eligible securities; leverage, margin and derivatives are not permitted. Through the Challenge, participants will be able to: * Gain first-hand experience in researching and evaluating Singapore-listed companies. * Develop practical habits around portfolio construction, risk management and investment decision-making. * Build a stronger understanding of opportunities available within Singapore's equities market beyond the benchmark index. Ken Goh, Chief Investment Officer, Fullerton Fund Management, said: "Over the past year, we have seen growing interest in Singapore equities, reflecting broader recognition of the depth and diversity of our domestic market. The objective of the Fullerton/SGX Value-Up Singapore Equities Challenge is to motivate participants to identify and capture rising shareholder value, by encouraging young investors and members of the public to research companies, assess their potential and construct portfolios with greater discipline. The Challenge also supports our broader commitment to talent development. Participants from the inaugural Challenge have since joined Fullerton as interns, demonstrating how practical exposure can help inspire and nurture the next generation of investment professionals. Through this Challenge, we hope to contribute to a more informed and engaged Singapore equities market, with a broader base of investors participating in its long-term development." Ng Yao Loong, Head of Global Financial Markets, SGX Group, said: "In every market, there is a difference between what is well known and what is well understood. The Fullerton/SGX Value-Up Singapore Equities Challenge encourages participants to close that gap by researching the SMID segment, testing their assumptions and forming their own investment perspectives. By opening the Challenge to the public, we hope more people will discover the breadth of the Singapore stock market and deepen their understanding of the businesses behind it." Jeyson Ng, CEO, Moomoo Singapore said: "We are pleased to support Fullerton and SGX, both of whom are Moomoo's long-term strategic partners in the Singapore ecosystem, in making investing education more accessible to students and the wider public. Through practical learning resources on Singapore equities, company research and portfolio construction within the Moomoo app, we hope to help participants build the confidence and foundational skills to better understand the market. The Challenge also provides a meaningful platform for us to engage aspiring talent and nurture the next generation of finance and technology professionals." (1) Jointly developed by SGX Group and AlphaInvest (2) SGX Group Research About Fullerton Fund Management Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd ("Fullerton") is an active investment specialist, focused on optimising investment outcomes and enhancing investor experience. BusinessNews help clients, including government entities, sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, insurance companies, private wealth and retail, from the region and beyond, to achieve their investment objectives through its suite of solutions. Its expertise encompasses equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and treasury management, across public and private markets. As an active manager, BusinessNews place strong emphasis on performance, risk management and investment insights. Incorporated in 2003, Fullerton is headquartered in Singapore, and has associated offices in Shanghai, Brunei and Jakarta. Fullerton is part of a multi-asset management group, Seviora, a holding company established by Temasek. Income Insurance, one of Singapore's leading insurers, is a minority shareholder of Fullerton. About SGX Group (Singapore Exchange) SGX Group is one of the world's most trusted international marketplaces, known for its stability and openness. Anchored in Singapore, BusinessNews enable price discovery, capital formation and risk management across asset classes, supported by resilient infrastructure and robust clearing. BusinessNews convene issuers, investors and intermediaries to create and grow markets that stand the test of time. Find out more at www.sgxgroup.com. About Moomoo Singapore Moomoo Singapore is a holistic wealth-tech platform building an intelligent investing ecosystem across its digital platform, physical experience stores and investor education community. Through the moomoo app, it provides everyday investors and professional clients with access to global markets, diverse investment products, advanced trading tools and AI-powered insights. Since launching in March 2021, Moomoo Singapore has evolved beyond an investing platform into a popular financial literacy resource and full-spectrum wealth platform, supporting investors from their first trade to managing sophisticated portfolios. It surpassed two million users in Singapore in June 2026, spanning retail investors to private wealth and institutional clients. Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU). The firm is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS101000) and Major Payment Institution Licence (PS20200617). It also has exempt financial adviser status and is authorised to provide Digital Payment Token services. Moomoo Trustee (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is a licensed trust company, while Moomoo Singapore is a DP Clearing Member, SGX-ST Trading Member, and SGX-DT Trading and Clearing Member of Singapore Exchange.