Definition
The number of shares or contracts traded during a period.
Why it’s relevant today
Volume helps confirm whether a price move has broad participation.
Why it matters
Thin volume can make prices less reliable and harder to trade.
The number of shares or contracts traded during a period.
Volume helps confirm whether a price move has broad participation.
Thin volume can make prices less reliable and harder to trade.
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