Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | GS | 2.49 |
2 | RF | 2.30 |
3 | WFC | 2.29 |
4 | FAS | 2.02 |
5 | C | 1.97 |
6 | VG 📈 | 1.81 |
7 | WMT | 1.60 |
8 | NAIL 🚀 📈 | 1.58 |
9 | SYF | 1.53 |
10 | DLTR | 1.50 |
11 | BULL 🚀 📈 | 1.50 |
12 | AS | 1.49 |
13 | EQNR | 1.45 |
14 | TEAM | 1.38 |
15 | F | 1.36 |
16 | DRN | 1.32 |
17 | TQQQ 📈 | 1.31 |
18 | BX | 1.28 |
19 | AMZU | 1.28 |
20 | COF | 1.22 |
21 | PR | 1.20 |
22 | BROS | 1.18 |
23 | QXO 📈 | 1.18 |
24 | RETL | 1.18 |
25 | CSGP | 1.18 |
26 | BP | 1.18 |
27 | OWL | 1.17 |
28 | MFG | 1.17 |
29 | SPY | 1.15 |
30 | OVV | 1.15 |
31 | EXEL | 1.14 |
32 | ABNB | 1.14 |
33 | QCOM | 1.12 |
34 | LVS | 1.12 |
35 | VZ | 1.11 |
36 | IP | 1.10 |
37 | BAC | 1.09 |
38 | MNST | 1.08 |
39 | RKT 📈 | 1.07 |
40 | ZIM 🚀 📈 | 1.04 |
41 | DKNG | 1.04 |
42 | MUFG | 1.04 |
43 | CHYM | 1.03 |
44 | PHM | 1.03 |
45 | RBLX 📈 | 1.03 |
46 | LI | 1.03 |
47 | HON | 1.03 |
48 | BG | 1.03 |
49 | T | 1.02 |
50 | BBVA | 1.02 |
51 | SN | 1.01 |
52 | LEN | 1.01 |
53 | KIM | 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.