Deriv Broadens MT5 Access With 400 Global Stocks and Extended US Trading Hours
The enhancements come in two parts. First, Deriv MT5 users can now trade 400 additional global stock CFDs across multiple regions and sectors during regular market sessions. This expansion is designed to support more diversified portfolios by giving traders exposure to a wider set of companies beyond traditional, narrowly focused stock lists. Second, extended hours trading has been introduced for 21 major US stocks on weekdays, subject to a daily 30-minute maintenance break.
The launch aligns with Deriv’s stated mission to make trading accessible “for anyone, anywhere and at any time,” by removing constraints related to both market coverage and trading hours. By expanding the number of available stocks and extending trading availability beyond standard US market sessions, Deriv is addressing long-standing trader demand for broader access and greater flexibility within a familiar MT5 environment.
Why Extended Hours Trading Matters for Stock CFD Traders
Extended hours trading on US stock CFDs allows traders to react to market-moving events that often occur outside traditional market sessions, such as earnings announcements, macroeconomic releases, or geopolitical developments. For global traders operating across different time zones, these extended hours can be particularly valuable, enabling participation without being constrained by US market opening times.
Aggelos Armenatzoglou, Head of Dealing at Deriv, said the update directly responds to years of feedback from traders. “Traders have been saying the same thing for years. Coverage is too narrow and access is too tied to the clock. Our answer is to widen the opportunity set by offering extended trading hours for selected popular stocks.” He added that the enhancement allows clients to respond more flexibly to after-hours price movements, particularly around earnings-related volatility.
Armenatzoglou also highlighted the strategic rationale behind combining broader stock access with longer trading hours. “With this release, we are integrating broader stock access and around-the-clock trading flexibility into the familiar MT5 experience. By extending trading hours, our clients gain the ability to take positions at times that suit them best, rather than being limited to standard market hours.” The focus on flexibility reflects a broader industry trend toward accommodating globally distributed retail trading activity.
Takeaway: By adding 400 global stock CFDs and extending US trading hours on MT5, Deriv is giving traders more markets and more flexibility to react to events beyond traditional session boundaries.
How the Expansion Fits Into Deriv’s Broader Platform Strategy
The stock CFD expansion reflects Deriv’s longer-term approach of increasing market access without adding complexity for users. On Deriv MT5, traders continue to benefit from advanced charting, fast execution, comprehensive order types, and multilingual support, all within a single trading account. Importantly, Deriv confirmed that pricing and account structures remain unchanged for the newly added stock instruments, lowering the barrier to adoption.
By keeping the MT5 interface consistent while expanding the available instruments and trading hours, Deriv aims to appeal to both active traders and those seeking diversified exposure through stock CFDs. The move also positions Deriv more competitively against brokers that offer extended-hours trading or broader equity coverage as separate, premium features. Instead, Deriv is integrating both enhancements directly into its core MT5 offering.
Looking ahead, the expansion signals Deriv’s intention to continue building a more flexible, globally relevant trading environment. As Armenatzoglou noted, “We’re building for what comes next. More markets, more hours, and more ways to participate, so traders can pursue opportunities on their own terms.” For traders, the update underscores a shift toward platforms that prioritise accessibility, time-zone neutrality, and breadth of choice alongside established trading technology.