Most Active Stocks on Nasdaq, NYSE, and NYSE American (2026-01-21)

Trading volume leaders across major U.S. exchanges were published for January 21, 2026, with the Nasdaq Composite, NYSE, and NYSE American listing their highest-volume stocks of the session. Nasdaq's most active stock was Apple Inc. (AAPL), followed by Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). On the NYSE, volume was led by shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), and Chevron Corp. (CVX). The NYSE American exchange saw highest activity in SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), VanEck Gold Miners (GDX), and Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL). Volume data reflects investor sentiment amid mixed economic signals and ongoing sector rotation in technology, energy, and precious metals. Final figures are based on consolidated trading through 4:00 p.m. ET.