U.S. markets closed the session with a clear split in trading behavior. On one side, low-priced speculative stocks dominated sheer share volume. On the other, heavyweight names like Tesla, Nvidia, and major ETFs absorbed the bulk of investor dollars. Together, they paint a picture of a market balancing momentum trading with long-term positioning.
Most Active by Share Volume: Retail Energy on Full Display
The biggest action by number of shares traded came from smaller, high-volatility stocks—often a sign of strong retail participation.
Sidus Space (SIDU) topped the list, with more than 357 million shares traded, riding a sharp price jump above $2.
Haoxin Holdings (HXHX) followed closely, logging over 318 million shares, extending its recent momentum run.
SOXS, a leveraged semiconductor ETF, saw heavy turnover as traders bet against chip stocks intraday.
Datavault AI (DVLT) remained active despite a modest decline, highlighting ongoing interest in AI-linked microcaps.
Nvidia (NVDA) appeared on both lists, underscoring its unique position as both a momentum and institutional favorite.
High share volume in these names suggests fast-moving trades rather than long-term accumulation.
Most Active by Dollar Volume: Institutions Stay with the Giants
When measured by money changing hands, the picture shifts decisively toward large-cap leaders and index trackers.
Tesla (TSLA) led in dollar volume, climbing more than 1.5%, as investors continued to rotate into high-growth leaders.
SPY, the S&P 500 ETF, saw steady inflows, reflecting broad-based exposure rather than stock picking.
Nvidia (NVDA) again featured prominently, reinforcing its status as a core AI holding.
QQQ, tracking the Nasdaq 100, attracted consistent buying amid renewed interest in tech.
Apple (AAPL) was the notable laggard, slipping over 1%, yet still drawing massive trading value due to its scale.
This side of the market points to conviction trades backed by institutional capital.
