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How to Use Volume Participation
This page explains how to read and interpret the Volume Participation table. Volume participation analysis helps understand market interest, conviction, and activity levels behind price movements. Each row represents one stock for one trading day.
Understanding Each Column
TICKER
The stock symbol used on the exchange. Each ticker represents one listed company.
Date
The trading date for which volume participation metrics are calculated.
Volume
The total number of shares traded during the trading session.
- Represents actual market participation for the day
- Forms the base for all volume comparisons
Avg_Vol_20D (20-Day Average Volume)
The average daily trading volume over the last 20 trading days.
- Acts as a short-term benchmark
- Used to identify unusual activity
Relative_Volume
Compares the current day’s volume with the 20-day average volume.
- Value above 1.0 indicates higher-than-average participation
- Value below 1.0 indicates lower-than-average participation
Volume_Surge_%
Shows the percentage increase or decrease in volume compared to the 20-day average.
- Positive value indicates a volume surge
- Negative value indicates muted participation
Avg_Vol_50D (50-Day Average Volume)
The average daily trading volume over the last 50 trading days.
- Represents medium-term participation levels
- Useful for broader volume comparison
Volume_vs_50D_%
Shows how current volume compares to the 50-day average volume.
- Positive value indicates volume above the medium-term average
- Negative value indicates volume below the medium-term average
Volume_Rank_52W
Ranks the current volume relative to volumes observed over the past 52 weeks.
- Lower rank indicates relatively low volume activity
- Higher rank indicates relatively strong participation
Highest_Vol_52W
The highest single-day trading volume recorded in the last 52 weeks.
- Acts as a long-term participation benchmark
- Used to measure how exceptional current volume is
Volume_vs_52W_High_%
Shows how current volume compares to the 52-week highest volume.
- Values close to 0% indicate exceptional volume
- Large negative values indicate routine or quiet trading
3D_Avg_Volume (3-Day Average Volume)
The average trading volume over the most recent three trading days.
- Captures very short-term participation trends
- Useful for spotting emerging interest
3D_vs_20D_Change_%
Shows how the 3-day average volume compares with the 20-day average volume.
- Positive value suggests rising short-term interest
- Negative value suggests declining interest
Heavy_Volume
Indicates whether the stock experienced unusually high volume for the day.
- TRUE: Significant participation
- FALSE: Normal participation
Ultra_High_Volume
Indicates exceptionally high volume relative to historical levels.
- TRUE: Extreme market interest
- FALSE: No extreme activity
Volume_Expansion
Indicates whether volume expanded compared to recent averages.
- TRUE: Increasing participation
- FALSE: No meaningful expansion
Volume_Contraction
Indicates whether volume contracted compared to recent averages.
- TRUE: Declining participation
- FALSE: Stable or increasing participation
Insta_Interest_Possible
Flags whether the volume pattern suggests potential sudden or speculative interest.
- TRUE: Possible short-term attention
- FALSE: No unusual interest detected
How to Read Volume Participation Together
Volume participation is most effective when interpreted alongside price behavior.
- Rising price with expanding volume confirms strength
- Price moves on low volume may lack conviction
- Volume contraction often precedes consolidation
- Ultra-high volume can indicate climactic activity
Important Notes
- Volume confirms price but does not predict direction
- High volume increases reliability of price signals
- Low volume environments require caution
- Always combine volume analysis with price structure and trend
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and analytical purposes only and should not be considered trading or investment advice.
Data Update Frequency
Volume participation metrics are calculated and updated after market hours for each trading day.
Summary
Volume Participation analysis helps identify the level of market interest behind price movements. It provides critical context for confirming breakouts, identifying consolidations, and assessing the strength or weakness of market activity.