What is RVOL in stocks?

RVOL (Relative Volume) is a ratio comparing a stock's current trading volume to its historical average volume. An RVOL of 10 means the stock is trading at 10 times its normal volume. High RVOL indicates increased interest and potential price movement, making it valuable for day traders looking for momentum opportunities.

How do I find high volume stocks?

Use a real-time stock scanner that monitors volume across all symbols and compares it to historical averages. Look for RVOL ratios above 3-5x for significant activity. The best scanners track pre-market, regular hours, and after-hours sessions, alerting you the moment volume spikes occur across NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC exchanges.

What are trading halts and why do they happen?

Trading halts temporarily pause trading on a stock due to significant price volatility (LULD halts), pending news announcements, or corporate actions. Halts typically last 5-10 minutes and are issued by exchanges to allow information to disseminate and prevent panic trading. Traders monitor halts because stocks often move significantly when trading resumes.

What is the best free stock scanner?

The best free stock scanner should offer real-time data updates (not 15-minute delayed), RVOL tracking to identify volume spikes, pre-market and after-hours coverage, and customizable alerts. Look for WebSocket-powered scanners with sub-second latency that track all major exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC markets without requiring a credit card.

How to use RVOL for day trading?

Day traders use RVOL to identify stocks with unusual volume activity. Look for RVOL above 3-5x during pre-market, then confirm with price action. High RVOL stocks often continue momentum during regular hours. Combine RVOL signals with technical patterns and news catalysts for best results. Set alerts for RVOL spikes above 10x to catch explosive moves early.

How do stock scanners work?

Stock scanners continuously monitor price, volume, and technical indicators across thousands of symbols in real-time. They use algorithms to filter stocks matching specific criteria (like RVOL thresholds or price changes), then send alerts when conditions are met. Advanced scanners use WebSocket connections for live data feeds, enabling sub-second alert delivery compared to traditional polling methods.

Can I scan stocks before market open?

Yes, pre-market scanning (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET) is crucial for day traders. Look for scanners that track pre-market volume and price movements separately from regular hours. Stocks with high RVOL in pre-market often continue momentum after the opening bell. The best pre-market scanners update every minute and include news catalysts.

Do I need to pay for stock alerts?

Many premium scanners charge $50-200/month for real-time alerts. TheDesperateTrader runs on an affordable subscription at an early-access price of $24.99/month, with day, week, monthly, and longer plans available. New accounts start with 5 free premium days and no credit card is required to begin - full access to RVOL tracking, halt alerts, top movers, and EMA analysis.

$SOXL

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF

ARCX

$134.31+1.69%+$2.24Prev $132.07LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $134.31
Change today: +1.69%
Previous close: $132.07
52-week range: $23.66 – $302.00

Valuation & dividend

Dividend yield: 0.03% ($0.04)

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 169.4M
Short interest: 18.1M
Short % of float: 10.7%
Days to cover: 1.0d
Avg daily volume: 79.8M

Classification

Exchange: ARCX

Relative volumevs this time of day

5m: 1.2x
15m: 0.7x
1h: 0.4x
1D: 0.2x

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Why is $SOXL up today?

13 alerts today9.6x RVOL

SOXL is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 13 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on SOXL today, peaking at 9.6x its normal volume.

Why is $SOXL moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.

Trading profileNot shortableNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$SOXL Sentiment

Neutral

Bearish45Bullish

📰 News: 2 bull · 4 bearToday: +1.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$SOXL Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 20m ago · Aug 6, 11:56 AM ET+1.43%

$SOXL moved +1.43% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:55 AM ET

at $136.55

Alert· 31m ago · Aug 6, 11:45 AM ET+2.2% vs EMA

$SOXL near 200 EMA: +2.19% from 200 EMA at 11:44 AM ET

at $136.30

Alert· 32m ago · Aug 6, 11:45 AM ET2.0× RVOL

SOXL hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:44 AM ET

at $136.30

Alert· 53m ago · Aug 6, 11:23 AM ET-1.00%

$SOXL moved -1.00% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:22 AM ET

at $138.24

Alert· 1h ago · Aug 6, 10:32 AM ET+1.30%

$SOXL moved +1.30% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:31 AM ET

at $137.48

Alert· 1h ago · Aug 6, 10:24 AM ET3.5× RVOL

SOXL hit 3.502x RVOL at 10:23 AM ET

at $139.42

Alert· 2h ago · Aug 6, 10:00 AM ET+1.76%

$SOXL moved +1.76% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:59 AM ET

at $132.41

Alert· 2h ago · Aug 6, 9:35 AM ET+2.40%

$SOXL moved +2.40% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:34 AM ET

at $124.77

Alert· 2h ago · Aug 6, 9:35 AM ET9.6× RVOL

SOXL hit 9.613x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET

at $124.42

Alert· 4h ago · Aug 6, 8:03 AM ET-1.17%

$SOXL moved -1.17% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:02 AM ET

at $129.31

Alert· 5h ago · Aug 6, 6:58 AM ET-1.1% vs EMA

$SOXL near 200 EMA: -1.13% from 200 EMA at 6:57 AM ET

at $128.00

Alert· 5h ago · Aug 6, 6:58 AM ET4.1× RVOL

SOXL hit 4.133x RVOL at 6:57 AM ET

at $128.00

Alert· 7h ago · Aug 6, 5:04 AM ET-1.01%

$SOXL moved -1.01% in 1 min (Level 1) at 5:03 AM ET

at $128.16

Alert· 7h ago · Aug 6, 4:38 AM ET-1.2% vs EMA

$SOXL near 200 EMA: -1.17% from 200 EMA at 4:37 AM ET

at $129.22

Alert· 7h ago · Aug 6, 4:38 AM ET3.7× RVOL

SOXL hit 3.741x RVOL at 4:37 AM ET

at $129.22

Alert· 8h ago · Aug 6, 4:06 AM ET-1.16%

$SOXL moved -1.16% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:05 AM ET

at $128.30

Alert· 19h ago · Aug 5, 4:57 PM ET+1.10%

$SOXL moved +1.10% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:56 PM ET

at $132.40

Alert· 20h ago · Aug 5, 4:03 PM ET-3.0% vs EMA

$SOXL near 200 EMA: -2.97% from 200 EMA at 4:02 PM ET

at $131.11

Alert· 20h ago · Aug 5, 4:03 PM ET-2.79%

$SOXL moved -2.79% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:02 PM ET

at $131.11

Alert· 20h ago · Aug 5, 3:55 PM ET403.8× RVOL

SOXL hit 403.768x RVOL at 3:54 PM ET

at $134.70

Alert· 23h ago · Aug 5, 12:26 PM ET+1.00%

$SOXL moved +1.00% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:25 PM ET

at $136.66

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 11:58 AM ET-1.26%

$SOXL moved -1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:56 AM ET

at $133.33

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 11:13 AM ET-0.3% vs EMA

$SOXL near 200 EMA: -0.33% from 200 EMA at 11:12 AM ET

at $134.36

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 11:13 AM ET2.2× RVOL

SOXL hit 2.172x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET

at $134.36

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 11:08 AM ET+1.47%

$SOXL moved +1.47% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:07 AM ET

at $133.50

News· The Motley Fool· 27d ago · Jul 9, 2:09 PM ETBullish

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF Explodes

News· The Motley Fool· 29d ago · Jul 7, 2:03 PM ETBearish

Why Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF Just Crashed

News· Investing.com· 43d ago · Jun 23, 1:15 PM ETBearish

The Chip Sell-Off Is Not Just About AI: There’s a Bigger Problem Under the Hood

News· Benzinga· 57d ago · Jun 9, 12:41 PM ETBearish

Tech Stocks' Relief Rally Crumbles: SOXL Craters 15%, AMD Sheds 6% As Recovery Fizzles

News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 76d ago · May 22, 11:00 AM ETNeutral

Phemex Expands TradFi Offering With SpaceX Pre-Market Futures and $200,000 Pizza Day Trading Festival

News· The Motley Fool· 183d ago · Feb 3, 1:17 PM ETNeutral

Better AI Tech ETF: ProShares' QLD vs. Direxion's SOXL

News· The Motley Fool· 221d ago · Dec 27, 3:05 PM ETBullish

Better High-Return ETF: SOXL vs. SPXL

News· The Motley Fool· 247d ago · Dec 1, 3:25 PM ETBearish

Big Returns and Big Risk: See How SOXL and SSO Measure Up

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SOXL Live Alerts

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MoverRVOL 0.5×20m ago·Aug 6, 11:56 AM ET
$SOXL moved +1.43% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:55 AM ET
EMARVOL 2.0×31m ago·Aug 6, 11:45 AM ET
$SOXL near 200 EMA: +2.19% from 200 EMA at 11:44 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.0×32m ago·Aug 6, 11:45 AM ET
SOXL hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:44 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.4×53m ago·Aug 6, 11:23 AM ET
$SOXL moved -1.00% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:22 AM ET
MoverRVOL 3.2×1h ago·Aug 6, 10:32 AM ET
$SOXL moved +1.30% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:31 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.5×1h ago·Aug 6, 10:24 AM ET
SOXL hit 3.502x RVOL at 10:23 AM ET
MoverRVOL 3.7×2h ago·Aug 6, 10:00 AM ET
$SOXL moved +1.76% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:59 AM ET
MoverRVOL 9.6×2h ago·Aug 6, 9:35 AM ET
$SOXL moved +2.40% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:34 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 9.6×2h ago·Aug 6, 9:35 AM ET
SOXL hit 9.613x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.8×4h ago·Aug 6, 8:03 AM ET
$SOXL moved -1.17% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:02 AM ET
EMARVOL 4.1×5h ago·Aug 6, 6:58 AM ET
$SOXL near 200 EMA: -1.13% from 200 EMA at 6:57 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 4.1×5h ago·Aug 6, 6:58 AM ET
SOXL hit 4.133x RVOL at 6:57 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.3×7h ago·Aug 6, 5:04 AM ET
$SOXL moved -1.01% in 1 min (Level 1) at 5:03 AM ET
EMARVOL 3.7×7h ago·Aug 6, 4:38 AM ET
$SOXL near 200 EMA: -1.17% from 200 EMA at 4:37 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.7×7h ago·Aug 6, 4:38 AM ET
SOXL hit 3.741x RVOL at 4:37 AM ET
MoverRVOL 1.3×8h ago·Aug 6, 4:06 AM ET
$SOXL moved -1.16% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:05 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.5×19h ago·Aug 5, 4:57 PM ET
$SOXL moved +1.10% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:56 PM ET
EMARVOL 2.6×20h ago·Aug 5, 4:03 PM ET
$SOXL near 200 EMA: -2.97% from 200 EMA at 4:02 PM ET
MoverRVOL 2.6×20h ago·Aug 5, 4:03 PM ET
$SOXL moved -2.79% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:02 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 403.8×20h ago·Aug 5, 3:55 PM ET
SOXL hit 403.768x RVOL at 3:54 PM ET
MoverRVOL 1.2×23h ago·Aug 5, 12:26 PM ET
$SOXL moved +1.00% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:25 PM ET
MoverRVOL 0.2×1d ago·Aug 5, 11:58 AM ET
$SOXL moved -1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:56 AM ET
EMARVOL 2.2×1d ago·Aug 5, 11:13 AM ET
$SOXL near 200 EMA: -0.33% from 200 EMA at 11:12 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.2×1d ago·Aug 5, 11:13 AM ET
SOXL hit 2.172x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.4×1d ago·Aug 5, 11:08 AM ET
$SOXL moved +1.47% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:07 AM ET

SOXL stock FAQ

Why is $SOXL up today?

What is the SOXL stock price today?

SOXL last traded at $134.31, up 1.69% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does SOXL pay a dividend?

Yes. SOXL currently has a dividend yield of about 0.03% ($0.04 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live SOXL alerts?

The SOXL Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged SOXL 417 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is SOXL on?

SOXL (Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF) trades on ARCX.

Is SOXL good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge SOXL for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF Explodes

Why Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF Just Crashed

The Chip Sell-Off Is Not Just About AI: There’s a Bigger Problem Under the Hood

Tech Stocks' Relief Rally Crumbles: SOXL Craters 15%, AMD Sheds 6% As Recovery Fizzles

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Better AI Tech ETF: ProShares' QLD vs. Direxion's SOXL

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