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== RSI (Relative Strength Index) Trading ==

The '''Relative Strength Index (RSI)''' is a popular momentum oscillator in technical analysis used to measure the speed and change of price movements. It helps traders identify overbought and oversold conditions, which can indicate potential entry and exit points.

=== Understanding RSI ===

The RSI is a momentum indicator that ranges from 0 to 100. It is typically calculated over a 14-day period, though the timeframe can be adjusted based on trading preferences.

* **Calculation**: The RSI is computed using the formula:
  \[ \text{RSI} = 100 - \left( \frac{100}{1 + \text{RS}} \right) \]
  where RS (Relative Strength) is the average of upward price changes divided by the average of downward price changes over the specified period.
* **Typical Values**: 
  * An RSI above 70 often indicates that a security is overbought.
  * An RSI below 30 often indicates that a security is oversold.

=== RSI Trading Strategies ===

Here are several strategies to effectively use the RSI in trading:

==== 1. Overbought and Oversold Conditions ====

* **Buy Signal**: When the RSI falls below 30 and then rises back above this level, it may signal an oversold condition and a potential buying opportunity.
* **Sell Signal**: When the RSI rises above 70 and then falls back below this level, it may indicate an overbought condition and a potential selling opportunity.

==== 2. RSI Divergence ====

* **Bullish Divergence**: Occurs when the price makes a new low, but the RSI makes a higher low. This divergence may indicate a potential reversal to the upside.
* **Bearish Divergence**: Happens when the price makes a new high, but the RSI makes a lower high. This divergence may signal a potential reversal to the downside.

==== 3. RSI with Trend Analysis ====

* **Confirming Trends**: Use RSI to confirm the strength of a trend. An RSI above 50 typically supports a bullish trend, while an RSI below 50 supports a bearish trend.
* **Trend Reversals**: Look for RSI readings near the extremes (above 70 or below 30) to gauge potential trend reversals.

==== 4. RSI and Moving Averages ====

* **Combining Indicators**: Use RSI in conjunction with moving averages (such as EMA) to confirm trading signals. For instance, a buy signal might be stronger when both the RSI indicates oversold conditions and the price crosses above a moving average.

=== Examples of Related Articles ===

* [[EMA Trading Strategies]]
* [[MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) in Trading]]
* [[Bollinger Bands in Trading]]
* [[Moving Average Strategies]]
* [[Technical Indicators in Trading]]

== Categories ==
* [[Technical Analysis]]
* [[Trading Indicators]]
* [[RSI]]
* [[Momentum Trading]]