| Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMG | 5.22 | 
| 2 | BAX | 3.54 | 
| 3 | SIRI | 2.91 | 
| 4 | MGM | 2.63 | 
| 5 | AGI | 2.41 | 
| 6 | DRN | 2.35 | 
| 7 | SBUX | 1.98 | 
| 8 | KHC | 1.97 | 
| 9 | GFS | 1.93 | 
| 10 | XEL | 1.92 | 
| 11 | ILMN | 1.87 | 
| 12 | AUR 📈 | 1.56 | 
| 13 | SONY | 1.49 | 
| 14 | RCL | 1.44 | 
| 15 | NXPI | 1.40 | 
| 16 | CHWY | 1.34 | 
| 17 | Z | 1.33 | 
| 18 | AEG | 1.26 | 
| 19 | TLT | 1.20 | 
| 20 | BX | 1.20 | 
| 21 | COST | 1.07 | 
| 22 | NCLH | 1.07 | 
| 23 | D | 1.06 | 
| 24 | TMF | 1.05 | 
| 25 | SE 🚀 | 1.03 | 
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.