Centrus Energy Gains 0.87% as Trading Volume Plummets 45% to $530M Ranking 188th While Momentum Strategy Yields 31.52% Return in 365 Days

Centrus Energy (LEU) closed higher by 0.87% on August 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $530 million, marking a 45.06% decline from the previous day's activity. The stock ranked 188th in terms of trading volume among listed equities, indicating reduced short-term liquidity interest.

Analysts noted that the muted volume could reflect sector-specific positioning shifts amid broader market consolidation. The energy infrastructure firm's performance remained isolated from broader commodity price movements, suggesting investor focus on operational metrics rather than macroeconomic drivers. No material news directly linked to Centrus was reported during the period, with market activity driven by technical trading patterns.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to now delivered moderate returns. The 1-day return was 0.98%, with a total return of 31.52% over 365 days. This indicates the strategy captured some short-term momentum but also reflected market volatility and potential timing risks.