Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | ULTA | 2.91 |
2 | SNAP | 2.10 |
3 | MRVL 🚀 | 1.85 |
4 | M 🚀 | 1.79 |
5 | DLTR | 1.72 |
6 | SOUN 🚀 | 1.54 |
7 | SMR | 1.54 |
8 | RETL | 1.53 |
9 | JD | 1.51 |
10 | NVDL 🚀 | 1.48 |
11 | DELL | 1.46 |
12 | YPF | 1.46 |
13 | LI | 1.44 |
14 | QQQ | 1.44 |
15 | KO | 1.40 |
16 | TQQQ | 1.39 |
17 | BEKE | 1.36 |
18 | NVDA | 1.32 |
19 | NWG | 1.27 |
20 | ASX | 1.21 |
21 | MARA 🚀 | 1.20 |
22 | QXO | 1.19 |
23 | TSM | 1.14 |
24 | DB | 1.13 |
25 | GME 🚀 | 1.10 |
26 | SONY | 1.09 |
27 | BBWI | 1.09 |
28 | SBUX | 1.08 |
29 | SOXL 🚀 | 1.07 |
30 | VRT | 1.05 |
31 | CNM | 1.05 |
32 | ASML | 1.03 |
33 | AVGO | 1.02 |
34 | CART | 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.