Volume Distribution Alerts
Accumulation/distribution analysis reveals whether institutional money is quietly buying or selling. Sustained accumulation in a flat or falling stock often precedes a breakout; distribution in a rising stock often precedes a breakdown.
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How Volume Distribution Alerts Work
Volume distribution analysis tracks whether volume is occurring on up days (buying pressure) vs down days (selling pressure). A stock in accumulation shows more volume on advancing days — institutional buyers are absorbing shares. A stock in distribution shows more volume on declining days — large holders are exiting.
This signal is powerful precisely because it's invisible in price alone. A stock can trade sideways for weeks while institutions accumulate, then break out sharply once supply is exhausted. Conversely, a stock making new highs can be in silent distribution, with smart money quietly selling into retail strength.
Stock Alarm Pro's volume distribution model analyzes 20 days of data, computing separate 5D, 10D, and 20D ratios with verdicts: ACCUMULATION, LEAN_ACCUM, NEUTRAL, LEAN_DIST, or DISTRIBUTION. Set alerts to notify you when a stock shifts from neutral to accumulation or flips from accumulation to distribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the volume distribution verdict calculated?
- Stock Alarm Pro compares total volume on up days vs down days over rolling 5, 10, and 20 day windows. The ratio and consistency of these windows determine whether a stock is classified as accumulation, distribution, or neutral.
- What does it mean when a stock flips from ACCUMULATION to DISTRIBUTION?
- It suggests that large holders who were buying have shifted to selling. This is most concerning in stocks that have rallied significantly — it often precedes a pullback or trend reversal. Consider tightening stops or reducing exposure.
- Can accumulation happen in a declining stock?
- Yes — this is called "stealth accumulation." Smart money often buys into weakness when retail is selling. A stock falling on light volume with volume spikes on up days is a classic accumulation pattern. This is often where the best risk/reward setups form.
- How does volume distribution differ from On-Balance Volume (OBV)?
- OBV is a running cumulative sum of volume. Stock Alarm Pro's distribution model uses a ratio-based approach over rolling windows, which is more responsive to recent shifts and normalizes for changes in average volume over time.
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