Trading volume
The number of shares, contracts or value traded during a period.
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What is it?
The number of shares, contracts or value traded during a period.
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Why does it matter?
Volume helps reveal participation and intensity behind a price move.
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How should it be read?
Compare volume with its own history, free float and session length.
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Common mistake
Treating a volume increase as a bullish signal by itself.
A simple example
Price gains accompanied by above-average volume may indicate broader participation.