Definition

The total number of shares or contracts traded for a security over a given period, indicating market activity.

What to consider

  • Monitor volume to gauge the strength of market movements.
  • High volume can indicate strong trends, but also potential volatility.
  • Use volume data along with other indicators for better insight.

Real world scenarios

  • While studying market trends, Nina noticed high trading volume on a particular stock, which indicated a surge in investor interest.

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