XTB Expanded US Stock Trading and Hungarian Tax Accounts
The brokerage firm launched 24-hour weekday trading for 582 stocks while introducing a tax-advantaged account in Hungary.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Investing
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XTB has introduced 24-hour weekday trading for 582 US stocks, allowing clients to place limit orders during extended market hours. Simultaneously, the firm launched a new tax-advantaged investment account in Hungary.
Why it matters
These updates allow traders more flexibility in managing US equity positions outside standard market sessions. The new Hungarian account provides a long-term vehicle for investors to potentially realize tax-free gains.
XTB now includes 582 US stocks in its extended hours service, operating alongside the 519,000 existing Hungarian TBSZ accounts. The new Hungarian account requires a minimum deposit of 25,000 HUF.
The players
XTB
This is a Warsaw-headquartered brokerage firm that provides financial services and trading platforms to international clients.
The details
Outside of regular hours, the platform executes market orders as limit orders at the best opposing price. Hungarian investors using the new TBSZ account face a 15% personal income tax and a 13% social contribution if they choose to make an early withdrawal before the five-year holding period is complete.
Timeline
March 2024: Trading 212 began phasing in overnight US stock sessions.
October 2024: XTB added IKE retirement accounts in Poland.
December 2024: UK clients received zero-fee stocks and shares ISA.
End of 2025: Hungarian TBSZ accounts exceeded 519,000.
October 7, 2026: XTB announced extended US trading and the Hungarian tax account.
Market Dynamics
This move follows the broader industry trend of brokerages increasing access to overnight US stock trading to capture more investor volume. It positions XTB to better compete with rivals already offering similar extended-hours services.
The new 24-hour trading capability allows investors to manage positions at any time during the week rather than being restricted to standard market hours. Hungarian clients can utilize the new account to potentially benefit from tax-free gains by holding assets for at least five years.
The takeaway
The addition of extended trading hours highlights the shift toward 24-hour access in global equity markets. Investors should carefully weigh the long-term tax benefits of the new Hungarian account against the penalties associated with early withdrawals.
What happens next
XTB plans to introduce a new tax-advantaged account named OKI at the start of 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about brokerage product developments in the Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Finance Magnates.
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