The current price refers to the latest traded price at a specific moment during market transactions. The definition of current price varies by market:
- During trading hours: The current price is the latest traded price between market open and close.
- Outside trading hours: The current price is usually based on the most recent closing price.
For the U.S. market, trading hours are divided as follows:
- Pre-Market: Trading time before the market opens.
- Regular Hours: Normal market trading hours.
- After-Hours: Trading time after the market closes.
- Extended Hours: Includes both after-hours and night trading.
The definition and usage of the current price may vary across these different trading sessions.