Volume

The number of shares or contracts traded.

Detailed Definition

Volume is the number of shares or contracts traded in a security or an entire market during a given period of time. High volume indicates strong interest in an asset at its current price.

Related in General Trading

Futures Contract

An agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date.

Over the Counter (OTC)

Trading done directly between two parties.

Yield

The income returned on an investment.