U.S. Stocks Average Daily Trading Volume in January Exceeds $1 Trillion

Odaily News U.S. stock market capital flows have reached a new high, with the average daily stock trading volume in January surpassing $1 trillion, indicating that high-volume trading is becoming the new normal. This surge represents a significant jump compared to the same period last year. Compiled data shows that the average daily trading volume in January reached a record $1.03 trillion, an increase of approximately 50% compared to the same period in 2025. The daily number of shares traded was about 19 billion, the second-highest in history. As U.S. stocks hover near all-time highs, trading activity from both retail investors and institutional capital has risen simultaneously. However, against the backdrop of concerns over high valuations, the continuous influx of capital also exposes participants to higher risks. 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 number of shares traded has exceeded 15 billion each month, whereas before 2025, this situation had occurred only three times. (Jin10)