Daily Trading Volume Hits $0.44 Billion, Slips to 204th in Market Ranking

On August 18, 2025, The saw a trading volume of $0.44 billion, ranking 204th in the market. This performance reflects a moderate level of investor activity amid broader market dynamics.

Recent developments in Mexico’s drug cartel landscape have drawn attention to legal proceedings involving Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel. Zambada, 77, is scheduled to plead guilty on August 25 in a Brooklyn federal court to charges related to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering. Prosecutors confirmed earlier this month they would not seek the death penalty for Zambada, aligning with broader legal strategies to resolve high-profile cases without capital punishment. His arrest last year, alongside a son of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, triggered violent clashes between rival cartel factions in Sinaloa, escalating regional instability.

U.S. authorities have intensified pressure on Mexican drug networks, with 26 high-ranking cartel figures recently extradited to the U.S. under a Trump administration initiative. This follows directives from President Trump to target Latin American cartels, though Mexico’s leadership has dismissed invasion threats. The extradition of figures like Abigael González Valencia of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel underscores the U.S.’s focus on dismantling transnational smuggling operations. Meanwhile, Zambada’s legal team has raised claims of kidnapping, complicating the narrative around his arrest and extradition.

The strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to the present yielded moderate returns. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 6.98%, with a maximum drawdown of 15.46% during the backtest period. The strategy exhibited steady growth over time, making it a reliable option for investors seeking consistent returns. However, the substantial drawdown in mid-2023 underscores the importance of risk management in high-volume trading strategies.