Trading Volume
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Key Points
- Volume in shares is called lots and volume in TL is called traded value; Borsa Istanbul publishes both.
- Rising volume on a rising price shows a strong move, while a rise on thin volume shows weak participation.
- lot counts jump after bonus issues, so compare volume in TL.
Formula / Calculation
TL volume = Σ (trade price × trade quantity). Average volume is usually the mean of the last 20 or 30 days; the ratio of daily volume to that average flags unusual interest. Turnover = Shares traded in the period / Shares in actual circulation.
Interpretation
The trade count (number of matches) shows how many separate trades made up the volume.
Rising volume on a rising price shows a strong move, while a rise on thin volume shows weak participation. Breakouts should be confirmed by volume. Volume spikes often follow news, KAP disclosures or institutional trades.
The “estimated monthly trading volume” and “average monthly number of trades” asked on brokerage account-opening forms are a different concept: they describe the total TL amount and number of trades the investor expects to make in a month. They are declared under know-your-customer rules and are not the same as the stock trading volume published by the exchange.
Pitfalls
lot counts jump after bonus issues, so compare volume in TL. In stocks with a small actual circulation even small volumes move the price. Volume alone does not indicate direction.
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| Stock | Volume (TL) | Daily |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trading volume?
Trading volume is the number of shares (lots) changing hands in a period, or their TL value; the trade count is the number of trades executed.
How is Trading volume calculated?
TL volume = Σ (trade price × trade quantity). Average volume is usually the mean of the last 20 or 30 days; the ratio of daily volume to that average flags unusual interest. Turnover = Shares traded in the period / Shares in actual circulation.
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