The market closes at 3:30 PM, but ideas don't stop coming after that. Maybe you spent the evening going through charts and spotted a clean setup. Maybe you read something overnight that changed your view on a stock. Or maybe you simply prefer to plan your trades the night before so you're not making rushed decisions when the market opens and things are already moving.
The problem with waiting until the next morning is that the first few minutes of a trading session can be unpredictable. Prices gap, momentum builds quickly, and by the time you've opened the app, found the stock, and placed your order, the entry you had in mind is already gone. An After Market Order, or AMO, is designed to remove that problem entirely.
With AMO on Sahi, you can place your order anytime after 3:30 PM . Sahi holds the order and sends it to the exchange at the right time automatically. For stocks, this happens at 9:00 AM the next trading day, during the pre-open session. For F&O, orders go in at 9:15 AM when the derivatives market opens. In both cases, your order is placed at the limit price you've defined in advance, meaning you stay in full control of your execution price without needing to be at your screen when the market opens.
This is particularly useful for traders who have a clear view on where they want to enter but don't want to leave it to chance in the heat of a live session. You do the thinking when the market is closed and let the order handle the execution when it opens.
How to Place an AMO on Sahi
Step 1 — Open the order window screen from your watchlist, chart, or Scalper Mode for the stock or contract you want to trade. The AMO flow uses the same order window as a regular order there is no separate section to navigate to.
Step 2 — Select your product type Choose between Normal (delivery) or Intraday depending on how you want the trade to be treated when it executes the next day. If you're looking to hold the position overnight or longer, select Normal. If you want it to be squared off by end of the next trading day, select Intraday.
Step 3 — Select Limit as the order type , AMO on Sahi supports Limit orders which means you define the exact price at which you want your order placed at the exchange. This gives you control over your entry your order will only execute at the price you've specified, so there are no surprises when the market opens.
Step 4 — Fill in the number of shares or lots you wish to trade. This works exactly the same way as a regular order enter the quantity based on your position size and risk parameters.
Step 5 — Before confirming, take a moment to review your order details the price, quantity, and product type. Since the market is closed, the order window will show you a message indicating that the market is closed and confirming the exact time your order will be placed at the exchange the next trading day. Once everything looks right, tap Buy or Sell to confirm. Your AMO is now set and Sahi will handle sending it to the exchange at the right time no further action needed from your end.