Volume (Quarter End)

Returns the trading volume for a stock or ETF on the last trading day of the specified quarter. Quarter-end days often see elevated volume due to portfolio rebalancing and window dressing.

Validation

  • Quarter must be 1-4

Syntax

=Volume_QuarterEnd(Symbol, Year, Quarter)
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Examples

=Volume_QuarterEnd("AAPL", 2025, 4)
Volume on last trading day of Q4 2025
=Volume_QuarterEnd("SPY", 2024, 1)
Volume on last trading day of Q1 2024
=Volume_QuarterEnd(A1, B1, C1)
Parameters from cell references

When to Use

  • Analyzing quarter-end rebalancing activity
  • Comparing volume patterns across quarter-ends
  • Liquidity analysis on specific dates

When NOT to Use

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Common Issues & FAQ

Volume seems unusually high on quarter-end dates.?

This is normal — institutional investors often rebalance portfolios at quarter-end, leading to higher-than-average volume.

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