Odaily Planet Daily News: The scale of capital flows in the U.S. stock market has reached a new high, with the average daily stock trading volume in January exceeding $1 trillion, and the surge in trading volume is becoming the new norm. This surge marks a significant increase 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 about 50% compared to the same period in 2025. The daily trading volume of shares is approximately 19 billion shares, the second-highest in history. As U.S. stocks hover near historical highs, the trading activity of retail investors and institutional capital has increased simultaneously. However, against the backdrop of concerns about high valuations, the continuous inflow of capital also exposes participants to higher risks. Analyst Jackson Gutenplan said that trading by retail investors, market makers, quantitative trading institutions, and hedge funds is all increasing, and the prevalence of automated trading is unprecedented. Data shows that in the past 13 months, the average daily trading volume exceeded 15 billion shares each month, whereas before 2025, this situation occurred only three times. (Jinshi)
US Stock Market Volume Surpasses $1 Trillion Daily in January 2026
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In January 2026, the US stock market recorded an average daily trading volume of $1.03 trillion, up 50% from the same period in 2025. Daily share volume averaged 19 billion, the second-highest on record. The daily market report shows consistent activity above 1.5 billion for 13 months, a level previously seen only three times before 2025. Retail and institutional investors drove the surge, with automated trading also on the rise.
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