Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio |
---|---|---|
1 | BG | 2.53 |
2 | PLD | 2.38 |
3 | BAC | 2.02 |
4 | HIMS 📈 | 1.86 |
5 | SN | 1.79 |
6 | ILMN | 1.79 |
7 | RIG | 1.77 |
8 | FSLR | 1.69 |
9 | TSCO | 1.52 |
10 | DRN | 1.48 |
11 | ZBH | 1.47 |
12 | APA | 1.40 |
13 | F | 1.39 |
14 | TAL 🚀 | 1.34 |
15 | VALE | 1.30 |
16 | AS | 1.24 |
17 | SBUX | 1.23 |
18 | DKNG | 1.21 |
19 | VG 📈 | 1.19 |
20 | ET | 1.12 |
21 | XP | 1.04 |
22 | ENPH | 1.02 |
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.