Many investors want to place trades even when the stock market is closed. After Market Orders (AMO) make that possible. You can place buy or sell orders outside regular trading hours, and your broker sends them to the exchange when the market opens.

AMO is especially useful for beginners, working professionals, and anyone who prefers planning trades without watching live price movements.

What Is an After Market Order (AMO)?

An After Market Order (AMO) is an order you place either before the market opens or after it closes. When you submit an AMO, your broker holds it in a queue and forwards it to the exchange as soon as the market begins trading the next day.

You can use AMO for:

  • CNC (Long-term / Delivery)

  • MIS (Intraday)

  • NRML (Overnight positions)

Why Do Traders Use AMO?

Traders choose AMO for several reasons:

  • They cannot track the market during live hours.

  • They prefer analysing stock charts and news after the market closes.

  • They want to pre-set a target entry or exit price for the next day.

  • They want to avoid the morning rush and early-market volatility.

These points make AMO a simple, time-saving way to plan trades more confidently.

AMO Timings for All Segments

You can place, modify, or cancel AMOs only during the following windows.

AMO Order Placement Timings (Broker Accepts Orders)

SegmentAMO Timings
Equity – NSE4:00 PM to 8:58 AM
Equity – BSE4:00 PM to 8:58 AM
Currency (CDS)5:00 PM to 8:59 AM
F&O3:45 PM to 9:10 AM
MCX (March–Nov)11:30 PM to 8:58 AM
MCX (Nov–March)11:55 PM to 8:58 AM

When Brokers Send AMO Orders to the Exchange

SegmentTime Sent
Equity – Market & Limit Orders09:00 AM
Equity – IOC, SL, SL-M, Disclosed Qty09:15 AM
F&O09:15 AM
CDS09:00 AM
MCX09:00 AM

These timings ensure that different order types enter the exchange in a structured, predictable manner.

Advantages of After Market Orders

AMO offers several benefits:

  • You can place orders without watching the market live.

  • You get more time to research stocks and plan your trades.

  • It helps you lock in your strategy for the next trading day.

  • Working professionals and long-term investors find it especially convenient.

Key Takeaways

 

  • AMO lets you place orders before the market opens or after it closes.

  • The broker queues the order and sends it during the next market opening.

  • AMO works across Equity, F&O, Currency, and Commodity markets.

  • Without DDPI, some sell restrictions apply for CNC or MTF holdings.

  • AMO timings vary depending on the segment.

 

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