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.

$RSP

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

ARCX

$218.59-0.52%−$1.14Prev $219.73LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $218.59
Change today: -0.52%
Previous close: $219.73
52-week range: $182.11 – $221.09

Valuation & dividend

Dividend yield: 1.47% ($3.24)

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 451.9M
Short interest: 24.5M
Short % of float: 5.4%
Days to cover: 2.8d
Avg daily volume: 14.4M

Classification

Exchange: ARCX

Relative volumevs this time of day

5m: 0.4x
15m: 0.3x
1h: 0.4x
1D: 0.1x

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Why is $RSP down today?

Here is the latest on RSP from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for RSP today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

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$RSP Sentiment

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📰 News: 7 bull · 1 bearToday: -0.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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$RSP Activity

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Alert· 20h ago · Aug 5, 4:08 PM ET+0.0% vs EMA

RSP 200EMA (5m) Trending · 86 bars · L3 · +0.03% above EMA · slope +0.06%

at $219.40

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 5, 9:30 AM ET12.4× RVOL

RSP hit 12.396x RVOL at 9:29 AM ET

at $221.00

News· The Motley Fool· 1d ago · Aug 4, 1:13 PM ETBullish

Palantir Soars 27% and Caterpillar Helps Lift the Dow 800 Points

News· The Motley Fool· 2d ago · Aug 3, 12:30 PM ETBullish

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News· The Motley Fool· 4d ago · Aug 2, 6:13 AM ETBullish

1 Thing Every Investor Needs to Know About Buying the S&P 500 Right Now

News· The Motley Fool· 5d ago · Jul 31, 1:11 PM ETBearish

Amazon's 14.9% Jump Lifts the Dow While Apple Drags It Back

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 31, 6:30 AM ET+0.3% vs EMA

$RSP near 200 EMA: +0.27% from 200 EMA at 6:28 AM ET

at $215.38

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 31, 6:29 AM ET12.6× RVOL

RSP hit 12.620x RVOL at 6:28 AM ET

at $215.38

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 29, 9:31 AM ET7.4× RVOL

RSP hit 7.382x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET

at $217.09

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 28, 7:47 PM ET+1.0% vs EMA

RSP 200EMA (15m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +1.00% above EMA · slope +0.24%

at $217.25

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 28, 5:11 PM ET+0.5% vs EMA

RSP 200EMA (5m) Trending · 103 bars · L4 · +0.46% above EMA · slope +0.15%

at $217.25

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 28, 5:07 PM ET-0.0% vs EMA

$RSP near 200 EMA: -0.03% from 200 EMA at 5:05 PM ET

at $217.50

Alert· 8d ago · Jul 28, 5:06 PM ET20.6× RVOL

RSP hit 20.583x RVOL at 5:05 PM ET

at $217.50

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 4:21 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

RSP 200EMA (5m) Trending · 87 bars · L3 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.09%

at $215.01

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 4:19 PM ET-0.1% vs EMA

$RSP near 200 EMA: -0.09% from 200 EMA at 4:18 PM ET

at $214.72

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 27, 4:19 PM ET51.2× RVOL

RSP hit 51.236x RVOL at 4:18 PM ET

at $214.72

Alert· 12d ago · Jul 24, 4:12 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

RSP 200EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.05%

at $213.86

Alert· 13d ago · Jul 24, 11:16 AM ET5.5× RVOL

RSP hit 5.462x RVOL at 11:15 AM ET

at $214.13

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

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News· The Motley Fool· 13d ago · Jul 23, 12:25 PM ETBullish

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News· The Motley Fool· 23d ago · Jul 14, 6:35 AM ETBullish

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News· The Motley Fool· 23d ago · Jul 13, 1:30 PM ETBullish

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RSP stock FAQ

Why is $RSP down today?

What is the RSP stock price today?

RSP last traded at $218.59, down 0.52% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does RSP pay a dividend?

Yes. RSP currently has a dividend yield of about 1.47% ($3.24 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live RSP alerts?

The RSP 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 RSP 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is RSP on?

RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) trades on ARCX.

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

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Prediction: This ETF Will Be the Best Way to Invest in the S&P 500 to Finish 2026

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Is Unstoppable, but This 1 Investment Could Be Safer Right Now

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