Algorithmic Intensity
Very High100 / 100
How algorithmically quoted this security is (cancel-to-trade + order-to-trade), ranked against peers of similar size. Higher = more automated market-making/HFT churn.
Institutional Footprint
Very High100 / 100
How much of this security's activity happens via hidden (non-displayed) orders, ranked against similar-size peers. Higher = more orders worked quietly.
Retail Fragmentation
Elevated72 / 100
How odd-lot-heavy this security's trading is, ranked against similar-size peers. Often reflects high share price and retail participation.
Order-Flow Metrics · 2026 Q2 · 62 trading days
Cancel-to-Trade Ratio
67.8
93.8% since start
How many orders are cancelled for each executed trade. Higher values indicate heavier algorithmic quoting activity.
Hidden-Order Rate
69.2%
165% since start
Share of trades executed against hidden (non-displayed) orders. Higher values suggest more institutional or dark-pool-style activity.
Odd-Lot Rate
85.6%
32% since start
Share of trades in odd lots (fewer than 100 shares). Often elevated for high-priced or heavily retail-fragmented names.
Order-to-Trade Volume
334.9
92.4% since start
Ratio of submitted order volume to executed trade volume — a measure of quoting intensity.
Hidden Volume Share
59.5%
125.7% since start
Share of trade volume executed against hidden orders.
History · 22 quarters
| Quarter | Cancel/Trade | Hidden Rate | Odd-Lot Rate | Order/Trade Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q1 | 1085.9 | 26.1% | 64.8% | 4426.6 |
| 2021 Q2 | 1949.4 | 27.7% | 62.4% | 8906.9 |
| 2021 Q3 | 3459.3 | 11.7% | 64.6% | 11820.5 |
| 2021 Q4 | 3104.4 | 13.4% | 62.0% | 8296.1 |
| 2022 Q1 | 3632.1 | 19.4% | 70.0% | 9167.1 |
| 2022 Q2 | 2599.3 | 13.4% | 85.8% | 13039.2 |
| 2022 Q3 | 3161.5 | 15.8% | 82.6% | 10807.5 |
| 2022 Q4 | 2224.9 | 34.4% | 75.7% | 4110.7 |
| 2023 Q1 | 504.3 | 56.2% | 69.6% | 1210.9 |
| 2023 Q2 | 532.7 | 57.9% | 67.5% | 1299.5 |
| 2023 Q3 | 277.8 | 52.1% | 84.1% | 1988.6 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1171.9 | 42.5% | 85.7% | 3249.1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 982.1 | 49.2% | 66.1% | 2445.1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 879.5 | 57.7% | 77.5% | 2155.6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 681.4 | 36.8% | 72.0% | 1658.3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 377.8 | 58.3% | 69.5% | 1020.2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 261.2 | 62.2% | 69.5% | 573.9 |
| 2025 Q2 | 111.9 | 72.7% | 89.2% | 633.5 |
| 2025 Q3 | 190.1 | 61.6% | 80.4% | 505.3 |
| 2025 Q4 | 234.3 | 71.2% | 83.9% | 529.6 |
| 2026 Q1 | 224.7 | 65.3% | 77.5% | 358.6 |
| 2026 Q2 | 67.8 | 69.2% | 85.6% | 334.9 |
Forecast & Accuracy
Next-quarter estimate for each behavior metric, chosen by whichever simple model has been most accurate for this security in a walk-forward backtest. We show the historical error (MAPE) and how often the trend direction was right, so you can judge how much to trust each number. These forecast trading behavior, not price.
Cancel-to-Trade Ratio
67.8
next quarter · from 67.8
Trend: falling
Backtest accuracy: ±66% avg error · direction right 63% of quarters
model: naive · 19 test quarters
Hidden-Order Rate
67.7%
next quarter · from 69.2%
Trend: rising
Backtest accuracy: ±21.6% avg error · direction right 53% of quarters
model: ema · 19 test quarters
Odd-Lot Rate
82.7%
next quarter · from 85.6%
Trend: falling
Backtest accuracy: ±9.3% avg error · direction right 53% of quarters
model: ema · 19 test quarters
Unusual Activity Days
Days when MKC.V's order-cancellation activity spiked well above its typical range for that quarter (more than two standard deviations). These often line up with earnings, news, or market-wide events.
Derived from the SEC's public MIDAS market-structure data. Describes historical order-flow behavior for informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice and not a forecast of price or return.