Applied Materials Trading Volume Plummets 62.81% to 78th Position Despite Stock Price Rise

On March 24, 2025, Applied Materials (AMAT) saw a significant drop in trading volume, with a total of 8.98 billion shares traded, marking a 62.81% decrease from the previous day. This placed AMAT at the 78th position in terms of trading volume for the day. Despite the decline in volume, the stock price of AMAT rose by 1.86%.

Applied Materials, Inc. is a key player in the semiconductor industry, holding a 4.78% stake in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. This ETF is a significant indicator of the semiconductor sector's performance, and AMAT's inclusion highlights its importance in the industry. The company's stock is also a component of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which provides detailed information on the sector's performance, including charts and technical analysis.

In addition to its role in the semiconductor industry, Applied Materials is also part of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, holding a 0.26% stake. This ETF tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index, and AMAT's inclusion reflects its status as a major player in the technology sector. The company's stock is also traded on the Nasdaq exchange, with a market capitalization of $39.28 billion and 767.95 million shares outstanding.