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Volume Anomaly
What a volume anomaly is and why unusual participation deserves attention.
Plain-English definition
A volume anomaly is a trading-volume reading that is unusually high relative to a recent baseline.
Why it matters
It can indicate unusual attention, positioning change, or event-driven trading.
Beginner example
A stock trading several times its normal volume may deserve follow-up research.
Common misunderstanding
Unusual volume signals interest, not necessarily direction or correctness.
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