Newmonts 530M Volume Ranks 178th as Shares Drop 235% Amid Regulatory Hurdles and Mixed Institutional Moves

On August 19, 2025, Newmont (NEM) reported a trading volume of $0.53 billion, ranking 178th in market activity. The stock closed 2.35% lower, reflecting a decline in investor sentiment amid mixed institutional activity and regulatory updates.

Recent institutional transactions included reduced holdings by Buckley Wealth Management LLC and Adams Asset Advisors LLC, while Sciencast Management LP initiated a $271,000 investment. Notably, Newmont secured regulatory clearances from Australia’s FIRB and Japan’s FTC to proceed with its acquisition of Newcrest Mining, a development expected to reshape its operational landscape.

Analyst activity highlighted a shift in earnings expectations. Zacks Research and Raymond James both revised downward their forecasts for Newmont’s Q3 2023 performance, citing cautious market conditions. Meanwhile, RBC Capital and UBS maintained neutral or sector-aligned recommendations, underscoring a balanced outlook amid sector-wide uncertainty.

The strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day generated a total profit of $2,940 between December 2022 and August 2025. However, the approach faced a maximum drawdown of $1,960, representing a 19.6% peak-to-trough decline, highlighting the inherent volatility of high-volume trading strategies.