Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?

Quick Answer: The stock market is usually closed on July 4, Independence Day, a federal holiday in the United States. Major stock exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq do not operate on this national holiday, and trading is paused for the day.

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International Markets are Still Open for Business

July 4 is a U.S. holiday filled with food and fireworks. However, there are no fireworks on the stock market – the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are entirely shutdown. Buying or selling stocks listed on U.S. exchanges isn't possible on major holidays like Independence Day.

However, the stock market isn’t confined to U.S. borders. Foreign stocks in other countries operate on their schedules, and exchanges in cities like London or Tokyo might be buzzing with activity. If you want to trade international securities on July 4, you’ll need an account with a broker to access these markets, like Interactive Brokers. But before trading, ensure you have the proper account permissions and check the trading schedule. And remember, European stocks operate on European time, so make sure you aren’t trying to invest while your counterparties sleep.

Don’t Miss These Brokerage Offers When Trading Resumes

If you want to trade securities on July 4, buy Japanese stocks, trade on the London Stock Exchange, or consider another type of international investing plan. International investing comes with its unique risks and rewards as well. You’ll need to understand the laws and regulations of different jurisdictions and the types of assets allowed. For example, Canadian stocks trade under a different schedule and tax code than if you were to invest in Germany. Never enter a foreign investment unless you know the taxes, fees, and other costs you might incur.

But if you don’t want to invest outside American shores and prefer to wait until trading resumes on July 5, you might want to brush up on some of the latest offers from online brokerages. Here are seven promotions from top-rated brokers you’ll want to consider this July:

E*TRADE: Cash Rewards Promo

E*TRADE is a user-friendly online investing platform with commission-free trading for U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, futures, and options. Famous for their talking baby advertising campaign, E*TRADE caters to investors of various experience levels or time horizons. New investors can start with its standard platform, which offers essential research, trading, and investment management tools. For more experienced traders, E*TRADE has the Power E*TRADE platform with advanced features like charting and technical analysis indicators.

Deposit or Transfer Bonus: Up to $5,000 in cash rewards for opening and funding a self-directed brokerage account.

How to Qualify: To qualify, you must open and fund (or transfer assets) a Self-Directed brokerage within 60 days. After 60 days, you’ll receive a cash reward based on your deposit or transfer amount. To receive the full $5,000, you must deposit $1,500,000 (lesser amounts will receive a smaller reward; click here for details). You must use promo code REWARD24 when signing up and select a non-retirement account. The promotion ends on July 31st.

Charles Schwab: $101 in Stock Slices

Charles Schwab caters to investors of all experience levels with various online trading platforms and investment options. Beginners can utilize the user-friendly browser platform and mobile app for basic trades. At the same time, advanced traders can get real-time data and insights from the thinkorswim platform (acquired during the purchase of TD Ameritrade), known for its advanced charting tools and multi-leg options trade planner. New users also receive a special bonus in July.

$101 in free stocks: Open and fund a new brokerage account and earn $101 in fractional shares of top S & P 500 stocks.

How to Qualify: To qualify for $101 in free Schwab Stock Slices, you must open a new self-directed investment account through the Schwab Starter Kit promo page. Once you’ve opened a new account, you must fund it with at least $50 during the first 30 days. Once Schwab has approved your deposit, you’ll receive $101 in fractional stock shares split into $20.20 increments of the five top S & P 500 stocks based on market cap. New account holders and investors can cancel their fractional share orders and receive the $101 in cash if preferred.

Robinhood: Free Stock for Referrals

Robinhood is a mobile app designed to make stock trading accessible for beginners. Using Robinhood's intuitive app and features, users can buy and sell U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from their smartphones. While Robinhood offers some educational resources, it lacks the advanced tools of other platforms. But if you’re just investing, Robinhood has a pared-down platform that might be preferred over the advanced bells and whistles on other brokers.

Referral Bonus: Earn a free fractional share of stock ($5 to $200 value) when you get a new user to sign up and fund an account using your referral link.

How to Qualify: You must refer a new user to earn your free fractional share. Use your referral code to get new users to open a brokerage account and link a bank or debit card. You and your referred user will each receive a fractional share of your choice valued between $5 and $200. There are no referral limits; however, your bonus rewards cannot exceed $1,500 annually.

Webull: Up to 75 Free Fractional Shares

Webull is a one-stop shop for investors of all levels. The user-friendly app allows you to trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies on a smartphone with a little learning curve. For advanced investors, Webull offers access to features like margin trading, complex order types, and multi-leg options trading strategies. Experienced users can also utilize international trading, like Mexican stocks, or invest in emerging markets. Educational resources and research tools are built into the platform to help you make informed decisions.

Free fractional stocks: Earn up to 75 fractional shares of stock when opening and funding a new self-directed investment account.

How to Qualify: To qualify, you must open a new self-directed brokerage account before June 30 and fund it with at least $500 within the first 30 days to receive your first 20 fractional shares. To receive the full 75 fractional share reward, you must fund your account with $25,000 before the end of the first 30 days. 

Moomoo: Up to 15 Free Stocks

Moomoo is an online brokerage known for commission-free trading of U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options. They also offer fractional shares and access to some international stocks, with a platform for active investors featuring detailed charting tools and real-time market research. Additionally, Moomoo pays an impressive 8.1% APY on uninvested cash, and its margin rates are among the most competitive in the online brokerage space. 

15 Free Stocks: Open a Moomoo account and make a qualified deposit before July 31 to earn up to 15 free stocks.

How to Qualify: To qualify, you must open and fund a Moomoo investment account with $100 before July 31 and maintain that value for 60 days. Your first $100 deposit will enter you in five random stock draws for a fractional share between $2 and $2,000. If you deposit $1,000 during the promotional period, you’ll receive 10 additional draws for a total of 15 free fractional shares.

Sofi: $5 to $1,000 in Free Stocks

Sofi (short for Social Finance) is a banking, investment, and lending platform founded by Stanford business students in 2011. Sofi began as a peer-to-peer lending network but has since expanded into a full banking and investment firm with fractional share trading, robo-advisor services, and access to initial public offerings (IPOs). Stocks and ETFs trade completely free of commission and users can now also trade options and cryptocurrencies.

Up to $1,000 in Free Stocks: Earn between $5 and $1,000 in free stocks when funding a new Active Invest account.

How to Qualify: To qualify, you must open a new Sofi Active Investing account and make an eligible deposit of at least $25 within the first 30 days. Then, you must enter the promotional drawing using an ‘Electronic Claw’ to grab your reward. The reward will display a dollar amount, and you’ll receive fractional shares (called Stock Bits) in the corresponding amount. Stock Bits will appear in qualified accounts within 14 days and only 0.028% of participants will receive the $1,000 bonus (over 85% will receive the $5 reward).

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