Summary

Volume in Trading
Written by Andy Richardson
  • Volume should increase in the direction of the current trend, for it to be sustained
  • Volume often precedes price, so a reducing volume in an uptrend may precede a reversal
  • Divergences between volume indicators and the price chart suggest trouble
  • Increasing open interest in an uptrend or down trend supports the trend
  • Falling open interest in either trend suggests the trend will weaken
  • High open interest can intensify any breakouts
  • A reversal day sets a new high or low, in trend, and retraces to close less than the previous day
  • Breakaway gaps occur on breakouts, and show a strong move
  • Runaway gaps occur in a freely moving trend, and may mark the halfway position
  • Exhaustion gaps mark the end of a trend, and are soon filled

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About the author

Andy Richardson

Andy began his trading journey over 24 years ago while in graduate school, sparked by a Christmas gift of investing money and a book. From his first stock purchase to exploring advanced instruments like spread betting and CFDs, he has always sought to expand his understanding of the markets. After facing challenges with day trading and high-pressure strategies, Andy discovered that his strengths lie in swing and position trading. By focusing on longer-term market movements, he found a sustainable and disciplined approach. Through his website, Andy shares his experiences and insights, guiding others in navigating the complexities of spread betting, CFDs, and trading with a balanced mindset.

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