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Price & Trend

Average Volume

The typical number of shares that change hands each day, averaged over roughly the last quarter. It’s a measure of liquidity — how easily you can buy or sell without moving the price. Heavily traded names are easy to get in and out of with tight spreads; thinly traded ones can be hard to exit and prone to sharper swings on small orders. Compare today’s volume against this average to spot unusual activity that often accompanies news.

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