Volume

Definition

The number of shares or contracts traded in a security in a given period.

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Example

Traders apply Volume to identify entry and exit points in markets.

In Practice

Also known as: Trading Volume, Market Volume. Closely related to Liquidity, Market Depth.

Word Usage

Confirmation of trends; Liquidity assessment; Market interest

Use Case

Applied in Trading & Technical Analysis contexts: Confirmation of trends; Liquidity assessment