Alpaca has introduced support for limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares, allowing investors to trade in stocks that may have been out of reach otherwise. This feature is powered by Alpaca's custom-built Order Management System (OMS), designed for ultra-low latency and scale. The new capabilities enable traders to manage risks in the fast-moving market using advanced trading strategies for better risk management. With pre-market and post-market support, investors can now trade fractional shares during extended hours, giving them more opportunities to participate in global markets. Alpaca's commitment to simplicity and ease of use is evident, as the new features are seamlessly integrated into the existing API. The introduction of these new features positions Alpaca at the forefront of the retail trading sector, setting it apart from other brokerage firms that do not offer extensive fractional trading options.