Analysis of the top 10 most actively traded US stocks on August 26, 2025, including company profiles, market trends, and investment insights.
Top 10 US Stocks by Trading Volume - August 26, 2025 Analysis Report
Market Overview
Overall Market Performance
Major Indices Performance
On August 26, 2025 (US local time), the three major New York stock indices closed higher in volatile trading, with the following performance:
| Index Name | Daily Change | Points Changed | Closing Price | Market Sentiment Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | +0.30% | +135.60 | 45,418.07 | VIX Fear Index closed down 1.15% to 14.62 |
| S&P 500 Index | +0.41% | +26.62 | 6,465.94 | - |
| Nasdaq Composite Index | +0.44% | +94.98 | 21,544.27 | - |
Data shows that the tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains, reflecting market preference for growth sectors, while the decline in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) indicated reduced investor caution about potential risks [1].
Top 10 Trading Volume Stocks Data
Data Source and Selection Criteria
The data for the top 10 most actively traded US stocks on August 26, 2025, is primarily sourced from TradingView's "Most Actively Traded US Stocks" list and public market data, ensuring authoritative and timely information [7]. The selection strictly follows the objective criterion of trading volume (number of shares traded), excluding other factors like market capitalization or price volatility [11].
List of Top 10 Stocks by Trading Volume
| Rank | Ticker | Company Name | Volume | Closing Price | Change | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTC | Intel Corporation | 275.32 M | 25.15 USD | +6.28% | 110.06 B USD |
| 2 | PLTR | Palantir Technologies Inc. | 123.23 M | 157.19 USD | -9.68% | 372.91 B USD |
| 3 | NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | 158.77 M | 175.66 USD | -3.49% | 4.29 T USD |
| 4 | TSLA | Tesla, Inc. | 69.75 M | 329.43 USD | -1.71% | 1.06 T USD |
| 5 | AMD | Advanced Micro Devices | 58.39 M | 166.47 USD | -5.49% | 270.15 B USD |
| 6 | AAPL | Apple Inc. | 28.16 M | 230.15 USD | -0.32% | 3.42 T USD |
| 7 | UNH | UnitedHealth Group | 20.43 M | 303.25 USD | -1.70% | 274.65 B USD |
| 8 | AMZN | Amazon.com, Inc. | 21.93 M | 227.66 USD | -1.66% | 2.43 T USD |
| 9 | MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | 16.01 M | 509.21 USD | -1.53% | 3.79 T USD |
| 10 | META | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 10.12 M | 751.29 USD | -2.10% | 1.89 T USD |
Individual Stock Analysis
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA maintains an unassailable technological moat with its Blackwell Architecture, featuring 20.8 billion transistors and 40 PFLOPS FP4 performance, representing a 5x improvement over the previous Hopper generation [12]. The company's Q2 data center revenue surged 154% YoY to $26.3 billion, accounting for 87.5% of total revenue [15]. The launch of Spectrum-XGS Ethernet technology enables cross-data center AI supercluster construction, solidifying its position as the core supplier of AI infrastructure [18].
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Tesla's Q2 vehicle deliveries reached 384,100 units, with energy storage deployments hitting 9.6 GWh [24]. Despite a $243 million autonomous driving lawsuit judgment, the stock rebounded 8% within two days, reflecting market confidence in its technological roadmap [25]. The Berlin Gigafactory achieved production of 100,000 refreshed Model Y units in just 7.5 months, demonstrating manufacturing efficiency [25].
Note: This is an abridged version of the full report. Complete analysis of all 10 companies is available in the full document.