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?

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$XLV

State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF

ARCX

$165.68+0.75%+$1.23Prev $164.45LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $165.68
Change today: +0.75%
Previous close: $164.45
52-week range: $130.13 – $168.53

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 257.6M
Avg daily volume: 12.2M

Classification

Exchange: ARCX

Relative volumevs this time of day

5mthin: 321x
15mthin: 321x
1hthin: 1.2x
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Why is $XLV up today?

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Here is the latest on XLV from our scanner (live price and day move above). A recent catalyst in the news: “Vanguard Health Care ETF vs State Street XLV: Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors in 2026?.”

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

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

$XLV Sentiment

Bullish

Bearish80Bullish

📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$XLV Activity

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

News· The Motley Fool· 9h ago · Aug 8, 11:33 AM ETNeutral

Vanguard Health Care ETF vs State Street XLV: Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors in 2026?

Alert· 2d ago · Aug 6, 4:17 PM ET+0.1% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.13% from 200 EMA at 4:15 PM ET

at $164.00

Alert· 2d ago · Aug 6, 4:17 PM ET14.0× RVOL

XLV hit 13.997x RVOL at 4:15 PM ET

at $164.00

Alert· 2d ago · Aug 6, 10:32 AM ET9.8× RVOL

XLV hit 9.788x RVOL at 10:31 AM ET

at $163.45

Alert· 2d ago · Aug 6, 9:44 AM ET12.1× RVOL

XLV hit 12.073x RVOL at 9:43 AM ET

at $165.00

Alert· 3d ago · Aug 5, 4:57 PM ET+0.8% vs EMA

XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.81% above EMA · slope +0.11%

at $164.48

Alert· 3d ago · Aug 5, 4:13 PM ET+0.6% vs EMA

XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 96 bars · L3 · +0.63% above EMA · slope +0.09%

at $164.15

News· The Motley Fool· 3d ago · Aug 5, 3:02 PM ETBullish

State Street XLV vs VanEck BBH: Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?

Alert· 3d ago · Aug 5, 12:15 PM ET+0.5% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.51% from 200 EMA at 12:14 PM ET

at $164.06

Alert· 3d ago · Aug 5, 12:15 PM ET33.9× RVOL

XLV hit 33.930x RVOL at 12:14 PM ET

at $164.06

Alert· 3d ago · Aug 5, 9:36 AM ET3.5× RVOL

XLV hit 3.530x RVOL at 9:35 AM ET

at $164.87

Alert· 4d ago · Aug 4, 4:04 PM ET+0.1% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.12% from 200 EMA at 4:02 PM ET

at $162.08

Alert· 4d ago · Aug 4, 4:04 PM ET3.4× RVOL

XLV hit 3.365x RVOL at 4:02 PM ET

at $162.08

Alert· 4d ago · Aug 4, 12:34 PM ET3.7× RVOL

XLV hit 3.688x RVOL at 12:33 PM ET

at $162.36

Alert· 5d ago · Aug 3, 9:55 AM ET2.2× RVOL

XLV hit 2.186x RVOL at 9:54 AM ET

at $162.33

News· The Motley Fool· 7d ago · Aug 1, 5:11 PM ETBullish

XLV vs. IBBQ: Is Broad Healthcare Exposure or Biotech Growth the Better ETF Buy?

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 30, 9:43 AM ET16.2× RVOL

XLV hit 16.215x RVOL at 9:42 AM ET

at $163.27

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 30, 8:40 AM ET-1.1% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: -1.07% from 200 EMA at 8:39 AM ET

at $164.14

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 30, 8:40 AM ET11.1× RVOL

XLV hit 11.061x RVOL at 8:39 AM ET

at $164.14

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 30, 5:54 AM ET24.6× RVOL

XLV hit 24.577x RVOL at 5:53 AM ET

at $164.90

Alert· 10d ago · Jul 29, 9:59 AM ET10.1× RVOL

XLV hit 10.128x RVOL at 9:58 AM ET

at $167.77

Alert· 10d ago · Jul 29, 5:44 AM ET+0.3% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.26% from 200 EMA at 5:42 AM ET

at $167.72

Alert· 10d ago · Jul 29, 5:43 AM ET7.6× RVOL

XLV hit 7.583x RVOL at 5:42 AM ET

at $167.72

Alert· 11d ago · Jul 28, 9:53 AM ET13.4× RVOL

XLV hit 13.430x RVOL at 9:52 AM ET

at $167.57

Alert· 12d ago · Jul 27, 7:55 PM ET+0.6% vs EMA

XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.60% above EMA · slope +0.08%

at $164.06

Alert· 12d ago · Jul 27, 4:06 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 90 bars · L3 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.10%

at $163.67

Alert· 12d ago · Jul 27, 4:05 PM ET-0.2% vs EMA

$XLV near 200 EMA: -0.17% from 200 EMA at 4:04 PM ET

at $163.67

Alert· 12d ago · Jul 27, 4:05 PM ET17.3× RVOL

XLV hit 17.248x RVOL at 4:04 PM ET

at $163.67

News· The Motley Fool· 12d ago · Jul 27, 8:35 AM ETBullish

XLV vs FHLC: Which Healthcare ETF Fits Your Portfolio?

News· The Motley Fool· 13d ago · Jul 26, 1:01 PM ETBullish

Is the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF or State Street Health Care ETF the Better Buy for Your Portfolio?

News· The Motley Fool· 43d ago · Jun 26, 11:30 AM ETNeutral

Bristol Myers Squibb vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

News· Investing.com· 46d ago · Jun 23, 11:41 AM ETNeutral

Healthcare: Pockets of Alpha

News· The Motley Fool· 54d ago · Jun 15, 4:10 PM ETNeutral

Ocular Therapeutix vs. Prime Medicine: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

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XLV Live Alerts

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EMARVOL 14.0×2d ago·Aug 6, 4:17 PM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.13% from 200 EMA at 4:15 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 14.0×2d ago·Aug 6, 4:17 PM ET
XLV hit 13.997x RVOL at 4:15 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 9.8×2d ago·Aug 6, 10:32 AM ET
XLV hit 9.788x RVOL at 10:31 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 12.1×2d ago·Aug 6, 9:44 AM ET
XLV hit 12.073x RVOL at 9:43 AM ET
EMA Trend3d ago·Aug 5, 4:57 PM ET
XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.81% above EMA · slope +0.11%
EMA Trend3d ago·Aug 5, 4:13 PM ET
XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 96 bars · L3 · +0.63% above EMA · slope +0.09%
EMARVOL 33.9×3d ago·Aug 5, 12:15 PM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.51% from 200 EMA at 12:14 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 33.9×3d ago·Aug 5, 12:15 PM ET
XLV hit 33.930x RVOL at 12:14 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.5×3d ago·Aug 5, 9:36 AM ET
XLV hit 3.530x RVOL at 9:35 AM ET
EMARVOL 3.4×4d ago·Aug 4, 4:04 PM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.12% from 200 EMA at 4:02 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.4×4d ago·Aug 4, 4:04 PM ET
XLV hit 3.365x RVOL at 4:02 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.7×4d ago·Aug 4, 12:34 PM ET
XLV hit 3.688x RVOL at 12:33 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.2×5d ago·Aug 3, 9:55 AM ET
XLV hit 2.186x RVOL at 9:54 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 16.2×9d ago·Jul 30, 9:43 AM ET
XLV hit 16.215x RVOL at 9:42 AM ET
EMARVOL 11.1×9d ago·Jul 30, 8:40 AM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: -1.07% from 200 EMA at 8:39 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 11.1×9d ago·Jul 30, 8:40 AM ET
XLV hit 11.061x RVOL at 8:39 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 24.6×9d ago·Jul 30, 5:54 AM ET
XLV hit 24.577x RVOL at 5:53 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 10.1×10d ago·Jul 29, 9:59 AM ET
XLV hit 10.128x RVOL at 9:58 AM ET
EMARVOL 7.6×10d ago·Jul 29, 5:44 AM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: +0.26% from 200 EMA at 5:42 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 7.6×10d ago·Jul 29, 5:43 AM ET
XLV hit 7.583x RVOL at 5:42 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 13.4×11d ago·Jul 28, 9:53 AM ET
XLV hit 13.430x RVOL at 9:52 AM ET
EMA Trend12d ago·Jul 27, 7:55 PM ET
XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.60% above EMA · slope +0.08%
EMA Trend12d ago·Jul 27, 4:06 PM ET
XLV 200EMA (5m) Trending · 90 bars · L3 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.10%
EMARVOL 17.3×12d ago·Jul 27, 4:05 PM ET
$XLV near 200 EMA: -0.17% from 200 EMA at 4:04 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 17.3×12d ago·Jul 27, 4:05 PM ET
XLV hit 17.248x RVOL at 4:04 PM ET

XLV stock FAQ

Why is $XLV up today?

What is the XLV stock price today?

XLV last traded at $165.68, up 0.75% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live XLV alerts?

The XLV 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 XLV 20 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is XLV on?

XLV (State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF) trades on ARCX.

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

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Vanguard Health Care ETF vs State Street XLV: Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors in 2026?

State Street XLV vs VanEck BBH: Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?

XLV vs. IBBQ: Is Broad Healthcare Exposure or Biotech Growth the Better ETF Buy?

XLV vs FHLC: Which Healthcare ETF Fits Your Portfolio?

Is the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF or State Street Health Care ETF the Better Buy for Your Portfolio?

Bristol Myers Squibb vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Healthcare: Pockets of Alpha

Ocular Therapeutix vs. Prime Medicine: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

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