International's 49.83% Volume Drop Sinks It to 443rd as High-Liquidity Stocks Outperform by 137.53%

On August 4, 2025, International recorded a trading volume of $0.25 billion, marking a 49.83% decline compared to the previous day. The stock ranked 443rd in terms of trading activity across the market, while International Paper (IP) fell 0.75% amid mixed sectoral movements.

Reduced liquidity appears to have contributed to the subdued performance. With trading volumes concentrated in fewer assets, market participants are increasingly prioritizing liquid stocks to mitigate slippage risks. Analysts note that short-term volatility often amplifies price swings for lower-volume equities, particularly in sectors like industrials and materials where International operates.

Strategies emphasizing high-volume stocks have demonstrated significant outperformance in recent years. A backtested approach purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day generated a 166.71% return from 2022 to the present. This outperformed the benchmark's 29.18% gain by 137.53 percentage points, highlighting the compounding effect of liquidity concentration in volatile markets. The results reinforce the strategic value of focusing on liquid assets to capitalize on short-term price inefficiencies.