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Finding Bloomberg Field Definitions for Trading Volume

Article Quant Q&A · Author: Priya
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Summary

The document addresses questions about the meaning of Bloomberg’s PX_VOLUME field, identifying a share-count field, and differences between Bloomberg volume data and figures published by the Bombay Stock Exchange. The response gives one practical direction: use Bloomberg Terminal’s FLDS function to find the fields available for a security and read their descriptions.

This is a concise data-reference tip rather than a full explanation of volume conventions. It does not state exactly what PX_VOLUME measures, name the field for number of shares traded, or explain why two sources may disagree. The appropriate field and any comparison depend on the security and data definitions, so the user is directed to inspect the relevant Bloomberg metadata. No sample values, reconciliation procedure, or evidence about the source of discrepancies is included.

Key ideas

  • Bloomberg Terminal’s FLDS function lists fields available for a security and their descriptions.
  • Field definitions can help identify which Bloomberg measure corresponds to a desired data item.
  • The response does not define PX_VOLUME or name the share-count field directly.
  • It gives no explanation or reconciliation method for differences from exchange-published volume.

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# Px_volume in Bloomberg


# Px_volume in Bloomberg












- I would like to know What Px_volume data tells us which we extract from Bloomberg?

- If I want Number of Shares traded of a particular stock then what term I'll use in Bloomberg?

- When I match the Px_volume data of a particular stock with data which is there on Bombay Stock Exchange website then it is not matching? Please help. Thank you Regards Priya

## Answer by SuavestArt (score -1)

https://quant.stackexchange.com/a/71357

If you have access to a Bloomberg Terminal, you find all the available fields related to a given security and their descriptions at the FLDS function.

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