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.

$CRAK

VanEck Oil Refiners ETF

ARCX

$54.25+1.21%+$0.6500Prev $53.60LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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

Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $54.25
Change today: +1.21%
Previous close: $53.60
52-week range: $32.77 – $53.71

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 3.2M
Avg daily volume: 64K

Classification

Exchange: ARCX

Why is $CRAK up today?

2 alerts today24.4x RVOL

CRAK is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CRAK today, peaking at 24.4x its normal volume.

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

Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 3.2M shNot shortableNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$CRAK Sentiment

Bullish

Bearish72Bullish

📰 News: 5 bull · 1 bearToday: +1.2%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$CRAK Activity

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

Alert· 1h ago · Jul 17, 2:29 PM ET+0.7% vs EMA

$CRAK near 200 EMA: +0.66% from 200 EMA at 2:28 PM ET

at $54.24

Alert· 1h ago · Jul 17, 2:29 PM ET24.4× RVOL

CRAK hit 24.416x RVOL at 2:28 PM ET

at $54.24

Alert· 4h ago · Jul 17, 12:16 PM ET16.4× RVOL

CRAK hit 16.418x RVOL at 12:15 PM ET

at $53.86

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 16, 4:11 PM ET+1.4% vs EMA

CRAK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +1.45% above EMA · slope +0.32%

at $53.55

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 16, 4:03 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

CRAK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 168 bars · L4 · +0.42% above EMA · slope +0.08%

at $53.55

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 16, 2:54 PM ET7.1× RVOL

CRAK hit 7.073x RVOL at 2:53 PM ET

at $53.46

Alert· 2d ago · Jul 15, 2:10 PM ET3.3× RVOL

CRAK hit 3.333x RVOL at 2:09 PM ET

at $52.34

Alert· 2d ago · Jul 15, 12:09 PM ET5.0× RVOL

CRAK hit 5.000x RVOL at 12:08 PM ET

at $52.31

Alert· 3d ago · Jul 13, 4:41 PM ET+3.7% vs EMA

CRAK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 61 bars · L3 · +3.66% above EMA · slope +0.55%

at $52.50

Alert· 3d ago · Jul 13, 4:41 PM ET+1.6% vs EMA

CRAK 50EMA (5m) Trending · 61 bars · L3 · +1.60% above EMA · slope +0.61%

at $52.50

Alert· 3d ago · Jul 13, 4:34 PM ET+4.3% vs EMA

CRAK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +4.34% above EMA · slope +0.32%

at $53.50

Alert· 3d ago · Jul 13, 4:33 PM ET-1.90%

$CRAK moved -1.90% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:32 PM ET

at $52.50

News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 34d ago · Jun 12, 5:18 PM ETBearish

Cushing crude stocks sit less than 2 mmbbls above operational floor amid global supply crisis

News· Benzinga· 70d ago · May 7, 4:38 PM ETBullish

Oil Falls Below $100, But Gas Prices Keep Climbing: These 4 Stocks Are Winning

News· Benzinga· 108d ago · Mar 31, 8:37 AM ETBullish

Gas Tops $4, Diesel Has Its Best Month Ever — Why These Refiner Stocks Can't Stop Printing Money

News· Investing.com· 113d ago · Mar 26, 4:20 PM ETNeutral

Energy Stocks Require Subsector Selection Rather Than Broad Exposure

News· Benzinga· 122d ago · Mar 17, 10:53 AM ETBullish

Diesel Above $5 For The First Time Since 2022: Goldman Warns The Real Energy Crisis Isn't Crude

News· Benzinga· 127d ago · Mar 12, 2:54 PM ETBullish

Forget Nvidia And Micron — The Iran War Just Created An Earnings Boom For US Refiners

News· Benzinga· 189d ago · Jan 9, 4:10 AM ETBullish

Jim Mellon Says Venezuela's Oil Recovery Is 5+ Years Away, But US Refiners Could Benefit: 'I'd Suggest Loading Up On Oil And Gas'

News· Benzinga· 191d ago · Jan 7, 6:27 AM ETNeutral

Veteran Investor Dismisses Venezuela, Warns Of Long-Term Oil Underinvestment

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CRAK stock FAQ

Why is $CRAK up today?

What is the CRAK stock price today?

CRAK last traded at $54.25, up 1.21% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live CRAK alerts?

The CRAK 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 CRAK 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CRAK on?

CRAK (VanEck Oil Refiners ETF) trades on ARCX.

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

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Latest CRAK News

Cushing crude stocks sit less than 2 mmbbls above operational floor amid global supply crisis

Oil Falls Below $100, But Gas Prices Keep Climbing: These 4 Stocks Are Winning

Gas Tops $4, Diesel Has Its Best Month Ever — Why These Refiner Stocks Can't Stop Printing Money

Energy Stocks Require Subsector Selection Rather Than Broad Exposure

Diesel Above $5 For The First Time Since 2022: Goldman Warns The Real Energy Crisis Isn't Crude

Forget Nvidia And Micron — The Iran War Just Created An Earnings Boom For US Refiners

Jim Mellon Says Venezuela's Oil Recovery Is 5+ Years Away, But US Refiners Could Benefit: 'I'd Suggest Loading Up On Oil And Gas'

Veteran Investor Dismisses Venezuela, Warns Of Long-Term Oil Underinvestment

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