Trading Volume

Related Terms

• Volume

  Volume is a measure of quantity. In trading, the volume is the amount of a particular asset traded over a period of time. It is the number of units, shares, or contracts that change hands between a buyer and a seller. The more actively traded an asset is, the higher the volume will be (and […]

• Technical Indicator

  A technical indicator is a mathematical calculation that can be applied to price and volume data. It can be even applied to another technical indicator. The result is a value that is used to anticipate future changes in prices. Technical indicators are the squiggly lines found above, below, and on top of the price information on […]

• Forex (FX)

  Forex stands for “foreign exchange” and refers to the buying or selling of one currency in exchange for another. While it is called “foreign” exchange, this is just a relative term. The terms “foreign” and “domestic” are relative to the person using the term. What is foreign to someone is considered domestic to another. “Currency exchange” […]

• Binary Options

  A binary option is a type of options contract in which the payout will depend entirely on the outcome of a “Yes or No?” or “True or False” proposition. Don’t be intimidated! Its name may sound complicated, but binary options are arguably a simpler way to trade than traditional options or currencies. Just like traditional […]

• VWAP

  VWAP is a technical indicator that helps traders gauge the average price of a security throughout the day, factoring in both price and volume.