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Forecasting Intraday Volume in Equity Markets with Machine Learning

Published: May 13, 2025 | arXiv ID: 2505.08180v1

By: Mihai Cucuringu, Kang Li, Chao Zhang

Potential Business Impact:

Predicts stock trading amounts to help investors make money.

Business Areas:
Predictive Analytics Artificial Intelligence, Data and Analytics, Software

This study focuses on forecasting intraday trading volumes, a crucial component for portfolio implementation, especially in high-frequency (HF) trading environments. Given the current scarcity of flexible methods in this area, we employ a suite of machine learning (ML) models enriched with numerous HF predictors to enhance the predictability of intraday trading volumes. Our findings reveal that intraday stock trading volume is highly predictable, especially with ML and considering commonality. Additionally, we assess the economic benefits of accurate volume forecasting through Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) strategies. The results demonstrate that precise intraday forecasting offers substantial advantages, providing valuable insights for traders to optimize their strategies.

Page Count
38 pages

Category
Quantitative Finance:
Computational Finance