After-hours options trading is one of their — well, options! On both the NYSE and Nasdaq exchange, after-hours options trading takes place between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm EST. ... Using after-hours trading, an investor can enter an order to buy or sell options into their computer.

Do options prices change after hours?

Since the option's value is derived from the price of the underlying stock, once the underlying stops trading, there's no reason for options to continue trading. So, there is no after hours options trading.

Can options be exercised after hours?

Keep in mind that most stock options stop trading at 4:00 pm ET when the regular stock market session closes, but many stocks continue to trade after hours until 8:00 pm ET, even on expiration Friday, which may affect the intrinsic value and possibly the decision of a call or put option buyer to exercise an option, as ...