The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has continued to power ahead this Wednesday so far with another healthy gain. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 is up a robust 1.3% at 7,098 points, rising steadily for most of the day
So let’s dig a little deeper and check out the ASX 200 shares that are currently at the top of the ASX 200’s trading volume charts, according to investing.com.
The 3 most traded ASX 200 shares by volume this Wednesday
Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)
Telstra is the first ASX 200 share worth taking a look at today. This telco has seen a hefty 13.9 million of its shares bought and sold so far this Wednesday. This might have something to do with the announcement Telstra made this morning. As we covered earlier, the company has gazetted two new infrastructure programs, a satellite system and a new ‘dual’ fibre network. Amid this announcement, the Telstra share price has risen strongly today, currently up 1.4% to $4 a share. It’s this combination that has probably earned Telstra its place on this list today.
Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)
Lithium share Pilbara is next up this Wednesday. The ASX 200 resources company has had a sizeable 15.01 million of its shares swap hands thus far today. There’s not much in the way of news out of Pilbara today. However, the company has been the beneficiary of some broker love, as my Fool colleague James covered this morning. The Pilbara share price is also enjoying some pleasing gains today. It’s presently up a meaty 4.3% at $3.40 a share. It’s probably this combination that has helped Pilbara experience such high trading volumes.
BHP Group Ltd (AS:X BHP)
Our final and most traded ASX 200 share today is none other than the mining giant BHP. The Big Australian’ has had an impressive 17.08 million of its shares traded on the markets thus far this Wednesday. BHP shares have had a solid day on the ASX today, rising by 1.8% to $45.74 a share. However, it’s likely that BHP’s unification is also lending a hand to this trading volume. This week, BHP ended its London listing, which resulted in millions of LSX-listed shares being relocated to the ASX. This might be why we are finding BHP at the top of the volume tables today.
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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen owns Telstra Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns and has recommended Telstra Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
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