High-Volume Stock Strategy Posts 166.71 Returns as Vertiv Slides to 151th Rank in Trading Volume

On August 5, 2025, Vertiv (VRTX) recorded a trading volume of $0.70 billion, a 26.1% decline from the previous day, ranking it 151st among active stocks. The stock closed lower by 1.03%, reflecting reduced liquidity and investor activity compared to recent trading sessions.

A backtested strategy focusing on high-volume stocks demonstrated significant returns, generating a 166.71% gain from 2022 to the present. This outperformed the benchmark by 137.53%, emphasizing the potential of liquidity-driven approaches in capturing short-term market momentum, particularly during periods of heightened volatility.

The strategy’s success highlights the role of liquidity concentration, as high-volume equities often respond more dynamically to market shifts. In turbulent environments, such stocks may offer sharper price movements, enabling strategies that capitalize on rapid fluctuations to outperform broader indices.

From 2022 to the present, the approach of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day achieved a 166.71% return. This exceeded the benchmark’s 29.18% gain by 137.53 percentage points, underscoring the efficacy of liquidity-focused tactics in volatile markets.