Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | ULTA | 3.37 |
2 | RBRK | 3.25 |
3 | XP | 2.97 |
4 | PTON 🚀 | 2.04 |
5 | QUBT 🚀 | 1.77 |
6 | ADBE | 1.65 |
7 | TSLL 🚀 | 1.60 |
8 | RETL | 1.59 |
9 | PBR | 1.52 |
10 | DAL | 1.50 |
11 | ROST | 1.49 |
12 | TQQQ | 1.46 |
13 | IONQ 🚀 | 1.45 |
14 | PTEN | 1.42 |
15 | ZIM 🚀 | 1.38 |
16 | COST | 1.33 |
17 | SYF | 1.32 |
18 | RIG | 1.20 |
19 | QQQ | 1.16 |
20 | IWM | 1.16 |
21 | NFLX | 1.16 |
22 | BBWI | 1.15 |
23 | PINS | 1.15 |
24 | INTC 🚀 | 1.14 |
25 | TSLA | 1.12 |
26 | HOOD | 1.12 |
27 | CVNA | 1.12 |
28 | AAPL | 1.11 |
29 | SPY | 1.11 |
30 | CLF 🚀 | 1.10 |
31 | SOXL 🚀 | 1.09 |
32 | NU | 1.09 |
33 | AAPU | 1.08 |
34 | BP | 1.07 |
35 | GOOGL | 1.07 |
36 | MARA | 1.06 |
37 | SPG | 1.03 |
38 | GGLL | 1.02 |
39 | WULF 🚀 | 1.02 |
40 | KNX | 1.02 |
41 | TNA | 1.01 |
42 | BITX | 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.