Guide to placing orders outside of market hours on Hapi

In financial markets, the The execution time of an order can be decisive. However, it's not always possible to be connected during regular trading hours.

Therefore, one of the most useful features of Hapi is the possibility of Placing orders outside of market hours, allowing you to plan your investments and take advantage of opportunities even when the stock markets are closed.

Next, we explain to you What does trading after hours mean, What types of orders can you schedule and how to do it step by step from the app.

Regular market hours in the United States

The US stock market, where companies such as Apple, Microsoft or Tesla are listed, opens from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time, EST).

Outside of these hours — at night, on weekends or holidays — no transactions are executed in real time, but in Hapi you can leave your scheduled orders so that they are automatically processed when the market reopens or when the conditions you define are met.

What types of orders can you schedule?

Hapi allows you to configure three types of orders outside of market hours. Each one performs a different function depending on your strategy:

1. Limit Orders

This type of order allows you Set a maximum or minimum price at which you're willing to buy or sell an asset.

The system will only execute the transaction if the asset reaches that price.

Example:

If Apple stock is trading at $190 and you want to buy it only if it drops to $180, you can create a limit order at $180.

If the price reaches that level, the purchase will be executed automatically.

2. Stop Orders (Stop or Stop-Limit Orders)

Stop orders are used for Activate a trade when the price reaches a specific point, helping to Protect yourself from losses Or Secure Profits without the need to constantly monitor the market.

Example:

If you have Tesla shares at $250 and you decide to sell if they fall to $225, you place a stop sell order.

If the price reaches that level, the app will execute the trade automatically.

3. Recurring investments

Recurring investments are ideal for those who prefer a consistent and disciplined strategy.

You can schedule automatic purchases of stocks or ETFs in a way Daily, Weekly or Monthly, with the amount and frequency you choose.

Example:

You can invest $25 in the S&P 500 ETF each month. Hapi will execute the order automatically according to your calendar.

What happens when you place an order after hours?

When you place an order outside of regular hours:

• It does not execute immediately.
• Queda Scheduled for the next market session.
• If it's an order Limit or stop, will be activated only if the price condition is met.
• If it's a Recurring Order, will run according to the frequency you configured.
• The Orders Direct market cannot be processed until the market opens.

Example:

You place a limit order on Sunday night to buy a stock at $100.

On Monday, if the price drops to $100 or less, the purchase will be executed automatically.

If the price does not reach that value, the order will remain active until it is fulfilled or expires.

How to place an off-market order on Hapi?

For a Limit or Stop order:

1. Go to your portfolio or search for the asset.
2. Toca “Trade” > “Buy” or “Sell”.

3. At the top, select “Order Type”.
4. Choose “Boundary” Or “Stop”.
5. Define price, quantity and maturity (GFD or GTC).
6. Confirm the order.

For a recurring investment:

1. Enter the asset detail.
2. Open the top right menu and select “Recurring Investments”.
3. Configure frequency, amount and duration.
4. Confirm... and that's it!

What you should keep in mind

• It's not immediate: Orders are executed only if the conditions are met when the market opens.
• It does not apply to cryptocurrencies: In crypto, you operate 24/7, but we don't have active stop or limit orders there yet.
• Liquidity and volatility: Outside regular hours, prices may move faster and there may be fewer buyers or sellers available.

Advantages of trading with Hapi

• 0% broker commission on stocks and ETFs.
• Regulation in the United States (SEC, FINRA, SIPC).
• Protection of up to USD 500,000 for values (SIPC).
• Minimum deposit from $0 USD.
• Intuitive, educational platform 100% in Spanish.

With Hapi you can automate your investments and take advantage of extended market hours safely and without complications.

Conclusion

Investing after hours is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. Whether you're looking to automate your decisions or simply leave your order ready for the next day, Hapi gives you the tools to do so.

And the best part: you can do it at any time, from your cell phone.