Intel Slumps to 65th in Trading Volume as High-Volume Strategy Generates 166.71% Return

On July 30, 2025, Intel (INTC) closed with a 0.34% decline, trading at a volume of $1.37 billion, a 33.62% drop from the previous day. The stock ranked 65th in trading volume among listed equities, reflecting subdued investor activity amid mixed market dynamics.

Intel’s performance on the day remained detached from broader market trends, as no significant news directly tied to the company was reported. Analysts noted that sector-specific factors, including macroeconomic uncertainty and competitive pressures, may have influenced the stock’s muted movement. The absence of earnings updates, product launches, or strategic announcements further limited directional bias for the semiconductor giant.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day has generated a 166.71% return from 2022 to July 30, 2025. This outperformed the benchmark return of 29.18%, delivering an excess return of 137.53%. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.89%, the approach demonstrated robust risk-adjusted performance, driven by liquidity-focused positioning across high-volume equities such as Adobe, Coca-Cola, and Ingersoll Rand.