The current price refers to the latest transaction price at a specific moment during market trading. The definition of the current price varies across different markets as follows:
During Intraday Trading Sessions: From market open to close, the current price is the most recent transaction price.
Outside Intraday Trading Sessions: When the market is closed or during non-trading hours, the current price is usually based on the latest closing price.
For the U.S. stock market, trading sessions are divided into:
Pre-Market: Trading time before the market opens
Regular Hours: Normal market trading hours
After-Hours: Trading time after the market closes
Extended Hours: Extended trading hours, including after-hours and night sessions
The definition and usage of the current price may vary across different trading sessions.