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What is the definition of Volume?

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Volume (or trading volume) refers to the amount of shares that a stock trades in a given period of time, either within a week or day.

Trading volume is usually measured daily, to keep track of its performance, but sometimes, it is also tracked for longer timelines, such as a month or a week. It is important for financial analysts and investors to track stock performance, as a large upswing or downswing can point to a shift in the price of the stock.

The most common times when a significant change in volume is seen are when the quarterly earnings statements are released for the company selling the stock.

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