U.S. stock market daily average trading volume surpasses $1 trillion in January

Odaily Planet Daily News: The flow of funds in the U.S. stock market has reached a new high, with the average daily stock trading volume in January surpassing $1 trillion, and increased trading volume becoming the new normal. This surge marks a significant rise compared to the same period last year. Data compiled shows that the average daily trading volume in January hit a record $1.03 trillion, approximately a 50% increase from the same period in 2025. The daily number of shares traded is about 19 billion, the second-highest in history. As U.S. stocks hover near all-time highs, retail investors and institutional funds are both experiencing increased trading activity. However, amid concerns of overvaluation, continuous capital inflows also pose higher risks for participants. Analyst Jackson Gutenplan stated that trading by retail investors, market makers, quantitative trading firms, and hedge funds is all increasing, with the prevalence of automated trading reaching unprecedented levels. Data shows that over the past 13 months, the average daily share volume has exceeded 15 billion shares each month, a situation that has only occurred three times before 2025. (Jin10)