The New York Stock Exchange rings the opening bell at 9:30 AM every day, except weekends and holidays. The Nasdaq opens at the same time, but as an automated market the bell is purely ceremonial.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why Does the Stock Market Ring the Bell Every Opening and Closing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
The opening and closing bells on the stock market tell traders when they are allowed to start or stop trading. In early stock markets, this role was played by a gavel. In today's world of automated markets, the bell is less important, but it still plays a symbolic role.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why Do They Clap at the Opening Bell?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
The opening bell is an important symbol of the success of the stock market under capitalism, and the privilege of ringing it is often reserved for celebrities or VIPs. Traders often applaud when the market opens, particularly if the person ringing the bell is someone famous or highly accomplished.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What Time Is the Opening Bell for the Nasdaq?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
The Nasdaq opens at 9:30 AM on weekdays. Although trading is automatic, the opening bell ritual has strong symbolic importance. Many business people see an opportunity to ring the bell as a chance to build their brands and highlight their companies.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "How Do I Find Out Who Rang the Opening Bell Today?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
The New York Stock Exchange has a Bell Calendar that lists the people who are invited to ring the opening bell every day. Other stock exchanges may have their own bell calendars as well.<\/span><\/p>"
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