Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | RCAT 🚀 | 3.56 |
2 | FERG | 2.69 |
3 | CNM | 2.50 |
4 | CHWY | 2.03 |
5 | SERV 🚀 | 1.95 |
6 | CDNS | 1.86 |
7 | DOW | 1.68 |
8 | CRCL 🚀 | 1.60 |
9 | HON | 1.54 |
10 | SWKS | 1.42 |
11 | HDB | 1.40 |
12 | TGT | 1.29 |
13 | LYB | 1.28 |
14 | DRN | 1.27 |
15 | CHYM | 1.27 |
16 | STLA | 1.26 |
17 | TSLL 🚀 | 1.23 |
18 | TSLA | 1.21 |
19 | FAS | 1.20 |
20 | NXPI | 1.15 |
21 | NIO 🚀 | 1.15 |
22 | CMG | 1.15 |
23 | CCL | 1.13 |
24 | LVS | 1.12 |
25 | DELL | 1.10 |
26 | AMC 🚀 | 1.08 |
27 | RKLB | 1.08 |
28 | ENTG | 1.07 |
29 | TMUS | 1.06 |
30 | AA | 1.04 |
31 | AI 🚀 | 1.04 |
32 | RCL | 1.03 |
33 | PYPL | 1.03 |
34 | PTEN | 1.02 |
35 | LUV | 1.02 |
36 | QCOM | 1.02 |
37 | ONON | 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.