Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | RETL | 2.01 |
2 | SHOP 🚀 | 1.97 |
3 | BA | 1.82 |
4 | ROKU | 1.75 |
5 | ROST | 1.72 |
6 | HOOD | 1.58 |
7 | AAL | 1.48 |
8 | TSLL 🚀 | 1.42 |
9 | AFRM | 1.41 |
10 | NFLX | 1.41 |
11 | BBWI | 1.41 |
12 | CVNA | 1.36 |
13 | TQQQ | 1.33 |
14 | GOOG | 1.28 |
15 | META | 1.26 |
16 | TSLA | 1.24 |
17 | AVGO | 1.23 |
18 | PLTU 🚀 | 1.20 |
19 | SPY | 1.19 |
20 | CCL | 1.18 |
21 | OKTA 🚀 | 1.13 |
22 | DAL | 1.12 |
23 | PINS | 1.12 |
24 | IWM | 1.11 |
25 | GOOGL | 1.11 |
26 | NTAP | 1.07 |
27 | WBD 🚀 | 1.06 |
28 | QQQ | 1.05 |
29 | MSTR | 1.03 |
30 | AAPL | 1.01 |
31 | ZIM 🚀 | 1.01 |
32 | SOFI | 1.01 |
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.