What qualifies as a trading day for evaluations?

Minimum Trading Day Requirement

Many evaluations, such as the 1 Step evaluation, have a minimum trading day requirement. For example, if your evaluation requires five trading days and you meet your profit target in just three days, you must still complete an additional two days of trading activity to pass.

Accelerated Option: One Day to Pass (ODTP)

ETF offers the One Day to Pass (ODTP) add-on, allowing you to complete any evaluation in a single trading day. This option, available during the initial purchase of an evaluation, provides an efficient way to accelerate your progress and reach trading goals faster.

Trading Day Hours

Trading day hours are typically aligned with market hours for each specific product. For most trading products, a trading day runs from 5 p.m. CST to 4 p.m. CST the following day. Understanding market hours for your chosen product is essential for meeting trading day requirements.

• Example 1: A trading session from Sunday 5 p.m. CST to Monday 4 p.m. CST counts as one trading day.
• Example 2: A session from Thursday 5 p.m. CST to Friday 4 p.m. CST also qualifies as a single trading day.

Note: Sunday is not considered a trading day in the context of ETF evaluations.

For further information on evaluation requirements and the ODTP add-on, visit the ETF Products Page.