Amazon's AMZN Stock Climbs to 9th in Daily Trading Volume Amid Volatility and AWS Growth Concerns

Amazon (AMZN) closed at $227.01 on August 25, down 0.39% with a trading volume of $5.17 billion, ranking ninth in market activity. The stock has rebounded from a post-Q2 selloff but remains below its February peak of $242.52. Analysts highlight the impact of shifting U.S. tariff policies under President Trump, which initially pressured shares in April before a May relief rally. Amazon’s cloud business, AWS, saw only modest growth in Q2, lagging behind competitors, despite a 25% rebound in May–July that erased much of a prior spring decline.

Investors remain focused on Amazon’s broader market dynamics. The company’s stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past three years but underperformed year-to-date. A 50-day moving average breakout in late July suggested short-term support, though recent volatility underscores sensitivity to macroeconomic factors like Federal Reserve rate expectations. Analysts note a 94% “buy” rating from coverage firms, with a median price target of $263.34 implying potential upside. However, AWS growth concerns and cautious Q3 guidance have tempered enthusiasm.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a compound annual growth rate of 6.98%, with a maximum drawdown of 15.46%. While the approach showed steady growth, the mid-2023 downturn underscores the risks of high-volume trading strategies, emphasizing the need for disciplined risk management in volatile markets.