Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

It's all about that lithium for the most traded ASX 200 shares today.

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It's been a slow start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Monday. As it stands today, the ASX 200 has risen by an anaemic 0.07% and is hovering around the 7,020 point mark.

So let's dig a little deeper into these moves and have a look at the shares currently at the top of the ASX 200's share trading volume charts, according to investing.com. See if you can spot a pattern today.

The 3 most traded ASX 200 shares by volume this Monday

Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO)

First up today is ASX 200 lithium stock Core Lithium. This Monday has seen a hefty 15.5 million Core Lithium shares swap hands so far.

We haven't had any news out of the company this week so far. However, Core did announce the appointment of a new CEO in Gareth Manderson on Friday last week.

This lifted the company's shares at the time, and Core Lithium has put on another pleasing 5.45% so far today to $1.36 a share. It's probably this sharp move higher that has prompted the trading volumes we see.

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)

Next up is another ASX 200 lithium share in Pilbara Minerals. So far this Monday, a sizeable 16.91 million Pilbara shares have found a new home. We haven't had any news out of Pilbara today either.

But, like Core Lithium, Pilbara shares had an exceptionally strong week last week, which is flowing into this week's trading thus far. Presently, Pilbara shares are up 3.14%, which is a likely explanation for its presence on this list today.

Lake Resources N.L. (ASX: LKE)

Finally today, we have a third ASX 200 lithium stock in Lake Resources. As it currently stands, a whopping 27.91 million Lake Resources shares have changed hands.

Despite no news from the company, Lake shares are on fire today. The lithium stock is currently up a healthy 11.3% at $1.04 a share. With a rise of this size, it's perhaps no surprise so many shares have taken flight.

Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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