Trading volume represents the total number of shares or contracts traded for a specific security or market during a specified period. It is a measure of the market’s activity and liquidity; higher trading volumes are often related to price volatility and are seen during market tops and bottoms. Trading volume can also indicate the strength of a price trend.
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