Project Overview

This IBM Stock Live Dashboard is a comprehensive visualization tool to track and analyze IBM’s stock market performance. It focuses on identifying trends, volatility, and trading activity over a multi-year period (ranging from late 2023 into 2026).

Below is a breakdown of the key components and what they represent:

1. Top-Level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

These metrics provide an instant snapshot of the stock’s status within the selected timeframe:

• Highest Volume Day: Displays the peak number of shares traded in a single day (e.g., 29,596,239), which often correlates with major news or earnings reports.
• Average Closing Price: Shows the mean value of the stock ($232.77 in the current view), serving as a baseline for whether the current price is “high” or “low” historically.
• Start/End Date Filters: Interactive fields that allow users to customize the specific window of time they wish to analyze.

2. Performance & Volatility Charts

The middle section of the dashboard focuses on the “heartbeat” of the stock:

• Daily Return: A line graph showing the percentage gain or loss each day. Spikes above or below the zero line indicate periods of high volatility or significant price swings.
• Trading Volume: A bar chart representing the number of shares exchanged daily. High bars (spikes) indicate high liquidity and strong investor conviction.

3. Technical Analysis Trends

• Moving Average: This chart compares the Average Closing Price (cyan) against a Rolling Average (yellow). When these lines cross or diverge, technical analysts use them as signals for “buy” or “sell” momentum.
• Rolling Standard Deviation: This measures how much the stock price deviates from its mean. A rising line here suggests the stock is becoming more volatile (risky), while a low line suggests price stability.