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.

$PTF

Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF

XNAS

$87.56-3.99%−$3.64Prev $91.20LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $87.56
Change today: -3.99%
Previous close: $91.20
52-week range: $64.29 – $139.65

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 6.0M
Short interest: 22K
Short % of float: 0.4%
Days to cover: 1.0d
Avg daily volume: 62K

Classification

Exchange: XNAS

Relative volumevs this time of day

5m: 2.5x
15mthin: 1.3x
1hthin: 0.7x
1D: 1.7x

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Why is $PTF down today?

4 alerts today214.7x RVOL

PTF is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 4 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on PTF today, peaking at 214.7x its normal volume.

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

Trading profileLow float · 6.0M shNot shortableSSR active · triggered Jul 28 (-12%)Borrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$PTF Sentiment

Bearish

Bearish25Bullish

📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -4.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$PTF Activity

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

Alert· 2h ago · Jul 29, 1:23 PM ET-0.7% vs EMA

$PTF near 200 EMA: -0.68% from 200 EMA at 1:22 PM ET

at $87.77

Alert· 2h ago · Jul 29, 1:23 PM ET9.1× RVOL

PTF hit 9.064x RVOL at 1:22 PM ET

at $87.77

Alert· 3h ago · Jul 29, 11:55 AM ET10.5× RVOL

PTF hit 10.460x RVOL at 11:54 AM ET

at $86.10

Alert· 4h ago · Jul 29, 11:20 AM ET-2.5% vs EMA

$PTF near 200 EMA: -2.54% from 200 EMA at 11:19 AM ET

at $87.70

Alert· 4h ago · Jul 29, 11:20 AM ET214.7× RVOL

PTF hit 214.713x RVOL at 11:19 AM ET

at $87.70

Alert· 4h ago · Jul 29, 10:55 AM ET2.0× RVOL

PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:54 AM ET

at $87.33

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 1:19 PM ET-1.4% vs EMA

$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.40% from 200 EMA at 1:18 PM ET

at $90.93

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 1:19 PM ET7.7× RVOL

PTF hit 7.721x RVOL at 1:18 PM ET

at $90.93

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 12:27 PM ET-1.4% vs EMA

$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.36% from 200 EMA at 12:26 PM ET

at $91.01

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 12:27 PM ET2.1× RVOL

PTF hit 2.094x RVOL at 12:26 PM ET

at $91.01

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET-1.8% vs EMA

$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.77% from 200 EMA at 11:45 AM ET

at $91.34

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET+1.15%

$PTF moved +1.15% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:45 AM ET

at $91.34

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET2.1× RVOL

PTF hit 2.116x RVOL at 11:45 AM ET

at $91.34

Alert· 1d ago · Jul 28, 11:14 AM ET3.3× RVOL

PTF hit 3.319x RVOL at 11:13 AM ET

at $89.54

Alert· 2d ago · Jul 27, 1:55 PM ET2.3× RVOL

PTF hit 2.315x RVOL at 1:52 PM ET

at $96.92

Alert· 2d ago · Jul 27, 10:29 AM ET2.0× RVOL

PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:27 AM ET

at $97.45

Alert· 5d ago · Jul 24, 11:09 AM ET8.2× RVOL

PTF hit 8.182x RVOL at 11:08 AM ET

at $104.04

Alert· 5d ago · Jul 23, 4:18 PM ET+2.90%

$PTF moved +2.90% (~15m high-low range 2.90%) (Level 2) at 4:17 PM ET

at $113.96

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 21, 4:07 PM ET+4.2% vs EMA

PTF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +4.24% above EMA · slope +0.81%

at $110.71

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 21, 4:07 PM ET+1.2% vs EMA

PTF 50EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +1.17% above EMA · slope +0.70%

at $110.71

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 21, 4:04 PM ET+2.0% vs EMA

PTF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 182 bars · L4 · +2.04% above EMA · slope +0.33%

at $110.71

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 21, 3:31 PM ET2.0× RVOL

PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:29 PM ET

at $109.56

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 21, 2:34 PM ET2.0× RVOL

PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:33 PM ET

at $109.95

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 21, 2:02 PM ET2.0× RVOL

PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET

at $110.18

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EMARVOL 9.1×2h ago·Jul 29, 1:23 PM ET
$PTF near 200 EMA: -0.68% from 200 EMA at 1:22 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 9.1×2h ago·Jul 29, 1:23 PM ET
PTF hit 9.064x RVOL at 1:22 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 10.5×3h ago·Jul 29, 11:55 AM ET
PTF hit 10.460x RVOL at 11:54 AM ET
EMARVOL 214.7×4h ago·Jul 29, 11:20 AM ET
$PTF near 200 EMA: -2.54% from 200 EMA at 11:19 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 214.7×4h ago·Jul 29, 11:20 AM ET
PTF hit 214.713x RVOL at 11:19 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.0×4h ago·Jul 29, 10:55 AM ET
PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:54 AM ET
EMARVOL 7.7×1d ago·Jul 28, 1:19 PM ET
$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.40% from 200 EMA at 1:18 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 7.7×1d ago·Jul 28, 1:19 PM ET
PTF hit 7.721x RVOL at 1:18 PM ET
EMARVOL 2.1×1d ago·Jul 28, 12:27 PM ET
$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.36% from 200 EMA at 12:26 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.1×1d ago·Jul 28, 12:27 PM ET
PTF hit 2.094x RVOL at 12:26 PM ET
EMARVOL 2.1×1d ago·Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET
$PTF near 200 EMA: -1.77% from 200 EMA at 11:45 AM ET
MoverRVOL 2.1×1d ago·Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET
$PTF moved +1.15% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:45 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.1×1d ago·Jul 28, 11:46 AM ET
PTF hit 2.116x RVOL at 11:45 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 3.3×1d ago·Jul 28, 11:14 AM ET
PTF hit 3.319x RVOL at 11:13 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.3×2d ago·Jul 27, 1:55 PM ET
PTF hit 2.315x RVOL at 1:52 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.0×2d ago·Jul 27, 10:29 AM ET
PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:27 AM ET
RVOLRVOL 8.2×5d ago·Jul 24, 11:09 AM ET
PTF hit 8.182x RVOL at 11:08 AM ET
MoverRVOL 0.0×5d ago·Jul 23, 4:18 PM ET
$PTF moved +2.90% (~15m high-low range 2.90%) (Level 2) at 4:17 PM ET
EMA Trend7d ago·Jul 21, 4:07 PM ET
PTF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +4.24% above EMA · slope +0.81%
EMA Trend7d ago·Jul 21, 4:07 PM ET
PTF 50EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +1.17% above EMA · slope +0.70%
EMA Trend7d ago·Jul 21, 4:04 PM ET
PTF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 182 bars · L4 · +2.04% above EMA · slope +0.33%
RVOLRVOL 2.0×7d ago·Jul 21, 3:31 PM ET
PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:29 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.0×8d ago·Jul 21, 2:34 PM ET
PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:33 PM ET
RVOLRVOL 2.0×8d ago·Jul 21, 2:02 PM ET
PTF hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET

PTF stock FAQ

Why is $PTF down today?

What is the PTF stock price today?

PTF last traded at $87.56, down 3.99% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live PTF alerts?

The PTF 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 PTF 16 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is PTF on?

PTF (Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF) trades on XNAS.

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

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