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Definition of 'Net Volume'

A security's uptick volume minus its downtick volume over a specified period. An indicator very similar to money flow.
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Investopedia explains 'Net Volume'

The "money flow index" is a useful indicator of net volume.

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    Downtick

    A transaction on an exchange that occurs at a price below the previous transaction. In order for a downtick to occur, a transaction price must be followed by a decreased transaction ...
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    The share volume of a security that trades at a price lower than its previous price.
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  • Money Flow

    Calculated by averaging the high, low, and closing prices, and multiplying by the daily volume. Comparing that result with the number for the previous day tells you whether money flow ...
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    • Money Flow Index - MFI

      A momentum indicator that is used to determine the conviction in a current trend by analyzing the price and volume of a given security. The MFI is used as a measure of the strength of ...
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    • Uptick

      A transaction occurring at a price above the previous transaction. In order for an uptick to occur, a transaction price must be followed by an increased transaction price. This term is ...
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    • Uptick Volume

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