Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | FDX | 4.41 |
2 | NKE 🚀 | 4.25 |
3 | CSCO | 2.98 |
4 | NTAP | 2.09 |
5 | ROST | 2.02 |
6 | ADBE | 1.97 |
7 | ZI 🚀 | 1.84 |
8 | UAL 🚀 | 1.79 |
9 | CART | 1.73 |
10 | KNX | 1.71 |
11 | AAPL | 1.71 |
12 | UAA | 1.68 |
13 | ULTA | 1.65 |
14 | MSFT | 1.62 |
15 | TSLL 🚀 | 1.60 |
16 | SIRI | 1.51 |
17 | WBD 🚀 | 1.50 |
18 | GOOG | 1.49 |
19 | META | 1.49 |
20 | ROKU | 1.48 |
21 | AMZN | 1.47 |
22 | CVNA | 1.46 |
23 | TSLA | 1.44 |
24 | NAIL 🚀 | 1.43 |
25 | HON | 1.43 |
26 | SPY | 1.43 |
27 | QCOM | 1.35 |
28 | COST | 1.35 |
29 | USB | 1.34 |
30 | RETL | 1.34 |
31 | AVGO | 1.33 |
32 | IWM | 1.32 |
33 | TGT | 1.31 |
34 | AEO 🚀 | 1.31 |
35 | RUN 🚀 | 1.24 |
36 | GME 🚀 | 1.24 |
37 | RIVN | 1.21 |
38 | HOOD | 1.20 |
39 | CHWY | 1.18 |
40 | GOOGL | 1.17 |
41 | PYPL | 1.17 |
42 | TQQQ | 1.13 |
43 | QQQ | 1.10 |
44 | SLB | 1.06 |
45 | MARA | 1.04 |
46 | AAL | 1.00 |
When a stock closes above its opening price and does so on significantly higher‑than‑average volume, it’s seen as a bullish confirmation that the upward move had real participation. Closing higher than open means buyers dominated trading throughout the day. But the signal gains real credibility - and strength - when volume spikes above its usual range (often 25‑50 % beyond recent days’ average). That's because heavy volume reflects conviction and money entering the stock, not just short‑term speculators or algorithmic noise. In technical analysis terms, this pattern - an up‑day on elevated volume - suggests institutional interest or widespread enthusiasm. Indicators like On‑Balance Volume (OBV) and the Accumulation/Distribution line specifically quantify this by tracking volume flow on up‑days versus down‑days to confirm trend strength. That said, context is crucial. A spike in volume may sometimes signal a buying climax - such as short covering or window dressing - where most potential buyers have already acted, making a reversal more likely.