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.

$VXUS

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

XNAS

$86.51+0.00%+$0.0000Prev $86.51LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

No recent price bars, the chart lights up when VXUS starts printing.

Free alerts

Get free $VXUS alerts the moment volume spikes

Our scanner flagged $VXUS 9 times in the last 30 days. Create a free account to track $VXUS, build a watchlist, and get instant unusual-volume alerts — plus 5 free premium days, no card needed.

Real-time RVOL & momentum alerts Personal watchlist & price alerts

No card · 5 premium days · join 800+ traders

Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $86.51
Change today: +0.00%
Previous close: $86.51
52-week range: $69.94 – $88.62

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 1.83B
Avg daily volume: 6.6M

Classification

Exchange: XNAS

Relative volumevs this time of day

5m: 1.0x
15m: 0.7x
1hthin: 1.0x
1D: 0.1x

Get free VXUS + market alerts in your inbox

The top plays and unusual-volume catches our scanner flags, emailed to you. No account needed.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Not investment advice.

Why is $VXUS moving today?

Fresh news

Here is the latest on VXUS from our scanner (live price and day move above). A recent catalyst in the news: “Why This International ETF Might Be the Most Underrated Investment of 2026.”

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

Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$VXUS is trending on Reddit

#18 todayAll posts →

38 mentions across 6 subreddits475942Leaning bullish

r/ETFsWhy does everyone shill VOO/VTI when there’s cheaper alternatives?148187

From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.

$VXUS Sentiment

Bullish

Bearish78Bullish

📰 News: 6 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$VXUS Activity

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

Alert· 16h ago · Aug 5, 5:04 PM ET+0.3% vs EMA

VXUS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.06%

at $86.67

Alert· 17h ago · Aug 5, 4:08 PM ET+0.1% vs EMA

VXUS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 94 bars · L3 · +0.15% above EMA · slope +0.08%

at $86.51

News· The Motley Fool· 23h ago · Aug 5, 10:30 AM ETNeutral

Why This International ETF Might Be the Most Underrated Investment of 2026

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 7:05 AM ET+0.4% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: +0.39% from 200 EMA at 7:03 AM ET

at $86.80

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 7:04 AM ET2.6× RVOL

VXUS hit 2.559x RVOL at 7:03 AM ET

at $86.80

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 7:28 PM ET-0.2% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: -0.21% from 200 EMA at 7:27 PM ET

at $82.60

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 7:28 PM ET14.6× RVOL

VXUS hit 14.613x RVOL at 7:27 PM ET

at $82.60

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 4:30 PM ET-0.7% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: -0.66% from 200 EMA at 4:29 PM ET

at $82.25

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 4:30 PM ET5.1× RVOL

VXUS hit 5.071x RVOL at 4:29 PM ET

at $82.25

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 29, 8:24 AM ET-0.4% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: -0.40% from 200 EMA at 8:23 AM ET

at $83.00

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 29, 8:24 AM ET7.1× RVOL

VXUS hit 7.071x RVOL at 8:23 AM ET

at $83.00

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 9:30 AM ET22.8× RVOL

VXUS hit 22.812x RVOL at 9:29 AM ET

at $82.87

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 9:29 AM ET-0.7% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: -0.72% from 200 EMA at 9:28 AM ET

at $82.83

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 9:29 AM ET6.1× RVOL

VXUS hit 6.136x RVOL at 9:28 AM ET

at $82.83

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 7:31 AM ET-0.7% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: -0.73% from 200 EMA at 7:29 AM ET

at $83.03

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 7:30 AM ET7.7× RVOL

VXUS hit 7.645x RVOL at 7:29 AM ET

at $83.03

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 6:59 PM ET+0.3% vs EMA

VXUS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.31% above EMA · slope +0.07%

at $83.86

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 6:24 PM ET+0.3% vs EMA

VXUS 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.29% above EMA · slope +0.17%

at $84.00

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 6:23 PM ET+0.5% vs EMA

$VXUS near 200 EMA: +0.50% from 200 EMA at 6:21 PM ET

at $84.00

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 6:22 PM ET9.0× RVOL

VXUS hit 8.994x RVOL at 6:21 PM ET

at $84.00

News· The Motley Fool· 13d ago · Jul 23, 3:03 PM ETBullish

Is It Too Late to Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF? Here's What History Says.

News· The Motley Fool· 15d ago · Jul 21, 12:30 PM ETNeutral

Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

News· The Motley Fool· 16d ago · Jul 20, 6:30 PM ETBullish

Should You Add an International ETF to Your Portfolio in 2026?

Alert· 16d ago · Jul 20, 4:16 PM ET5.8× RVOL

VXUS hit 5.835x RVOL at 4:15 PM ET

at $83.38

News· The Motley Fool· 22d ago · Jul 14, 1:32 PM ETBullish

My 4 Go-to Vanguard ETFs I Trust to Lead Me to the Retirement Promised Land

News· The Motley Fool· 29d ago · Jul 8, 8:15 AM ETBullish

Vanguard VXUS vs. iShares IXUS: Which ETF Wins This International Showdown?

News· The Motley Fool· 30d ago · Jul 6, 12:07 PM ETBullish

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Market ETF: Is VXUS or IEMG the Better Buy Right Now?

News· The Motley Fool· 39d ago · Jun 28, 5:05 AM ETBullish

4 ETFs Worth Loading Up on and Holding for the Long Haul

Also moving today

The tickers our scanner is lighting up most over the last 48 hours.

$BJDX $AMIX $ZETA $CELZ $APPS $RITR $SNDK $AAOX $SPCH $SSPC $SPCX $GTE

VXUS stock FAQ

Why is $VXUS moving today?

Here is the latest on VXUS from our scanner (live price and day move above). A recent catalyst in the news: “Why This International ETF Might Be the Most Underrated Investment of 2026.”

What is the VXUS stock price today?

VXUS last traded at $86.51, up 0.00% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live VXUS alerts?

The VXUS 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 VXUS 9 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is VXUS on?

VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF) trades on XNAS.

Is VXUS 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 VXUS for yourself. This is not investment advice.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.

$VXUS

Get free $VXUS alerts the moment volume spikes

Key Stats

Get free VXUS + market alerts in your inbox

Why is $VXUS moving today?

$VXUS is trending on Reddit

$VXUS Sentiment

$VXUS Activity

Also moving today

Latest VXUS News

Why This International ETF Might Be the Most Underrated Investment of 2026

Is It Too Late to Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF? Here's What History Says.

Want to Buy the World? This ETF Lets You Own 10,000 Stocks

Should You Add an International ETF to Your Portfolio in 2026?

My 4 Go-to Vanguard ETFs I Trust to Lead Me to the Retirement Promised Land

Vanguard VXUS vs. iShares IXUS: Which ETF Wins This International Showdown?

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Market ETF: Is VXUS or IEMG the Better Buy Right Now?

4 ETFs Worth Loading Up on and Holding for the Long Haul

VXUS Live Alerts

Join the $VXUS conversation

About VXUS

VXUS stock FAQ