Definition
A relative volume of 2.0 means the stock is trading twice its average volume. High relative volume points to unusual interest, often from news.
Formula
RVOL = current volume / average volume (same period)
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Relative volume (RVOL)
Today's volume compared with the stock's usual volume.
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