These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is enduring a disappointing end to the week's trading this Friday after yesterday's strong gains. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 has lost 0.8% at just under 7,100 points.

But rather than letting that ruin our weekends, let's instead check out the ASX 200 shares that are currently at the top of the ASX's trading volume charts, according to investing.com.

The 3 most traded ASX 200 shares by volume on Friday

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)

Telstra is our first share to take a look at this Friday. So far, a notable 20.64 million of this ASX 200 telco's shares have been bought and sold on the markets today. There have been no major developments with Telstra this Friday thus far. In saying that, the company's share price has had a weak day today, and is currently down a disappointing 0.77% at $3.85 a share. It's possibly this move that has sparked so many shares moving around. 

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

ASX 200 uranium share Paladin is next up. This Friday has witnessed a sizeable 25.98 million shares swap hands as it currently stands. Again, we've had no news out of the company itself. However, Paladin has had what could only be described as a wild week. Its shares remain up 8.18% over the past 5 trading days. Today, it's up 0.58% at the time of writing at 86 cents a share. But it has been moving around a bit, with stints in both positive and negative territory. It's probably this volatility that has Paladin on this list today. 

Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC)

This eponymous ASX 200 miner tops our trading volume list today. We have seen a whopping 43.47 million Nickel Mines shares change owners as it currently stands. This could have also been sparked by volatility. Nickel Mines shares are currently flat at $1.22 each after rising by as much as 2.5% earlier in the trading day. It's been a big week for the company. Yesterday saw Nickel Mines halt its share purchase plan after some wild price swings. It also had a trading halt on Wednesday. All of these factors could be involved in the elevated trading volume we are currently seeing today. 

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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