Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | CART | 1.95 |
2 | ARM 🚀 📈 | 1.64 |
3 | KMX | 1.61 |
4 | COF | 1.40 |
5 | JD | 1.38 |
6 | AGNC | 1.36 |
7 | ILMN | 1.35 |
8 | RIG | 1.28 |
9 | BITX 📈 | 1.28 |
10 | EQNR | 1.24 |
11 | AMZU | 1.21 |
12 | MSTR 📈 | 1.21 |
13 | PTEN | 1.15 |
14 | GUSH | 1.15 |
15 | STLA | 1.15 |
16 | V | 1.12 |
17 | BEKE | 1.11 |
18 | HPE | 1.11 |
19 | BLDR | 1.09 |
20 | NRG | 1.06 |
21 | VST 📈 | 1.04 |
22 | AAL | 1.04 |
23 | CVNA 📈 | 1.04 |
24 | SE 🚀 | 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.