Trading On Volume
Pundits need to talk about something, and a favorite on the daily market commentary circuit is reporting "who’s in charge." Some days the buyers are in control. Sometimes sellers rule the market. Every day, every trade has two sides and both sides are in agreement. How can anyone be in charge?
This is an important question when it comes to trading, because technical systems are based on the idea that you can spot whether buyers or sellers have control. Without knowing that, you couldn’t tell whether a stock was likely to head up or down - and you certainly couldn’t survive the stock market without knowing that, which brings us to volume.
If you want a quick take on whether a trend is still strong, the best clue will be in volume. The next time you are tempted to buy a stock that has been rising, be sure the volume still supports it. And if you are thinking of selling a stock that’s been falling, make sure you’re not the last seller. If the volume has gone too low, you’ll probably wish you’d held on.
Trading On Volume Articles on Smart Profits Report:
Market Volume & Liquidity: When to Buy the Stock And NOT the Option
Liquidity of Options: An Options Balancing Act
Volume: Reading Volume to Find 20% Gains… In 45 Minutes
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