LyondellBasell Ranks 377th in $0.23B Trading Volume as 0.25% Rally Previews $1.37 Dividend Payout

On August 21, 2025, LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) recorded a trading volume of $0.23 billion, ranking 377th among stocks traded that day. The stock closed with a 0.25% increase, reflecting modest investor activity ahead of its upcoming dividend distribution.

Investors are closely monitoring LYB’s ex-dividend date on August 25, 2025, when the company will distribute a quarterly dividend of $1.37 per share, payable on September 2. The dividend, representing a 2.48% yield relative to its latest closing price of $55.33, may influence near-term trading dynamics as shares typically adjust downward on ex-dividend dates to account for the payout.

Historical performance suggests the stock’s annualized yield currently stands at 9.90%, with a 52-week range between $47.55 and $99.36. While the recent close at $55.09 indicates a mid-range position, the consistency of dividend payments remains a key factor for income-focused investors evaluating LYB’s long-term appeal.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to the present delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.98%. However, the approach faced a maximum drawdown of 15.59% during the backtest period, with a significant decline in mid-2023 underscoring the risks associated with high-volume trading strategies.