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RSI (RELATIVE STRENGTH INDEX)

Oscillator between 0 to 100, default period 14.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Indicators

RSI (Relative Strength Index) — oscillator between 0 and 100, default period 14. It shows the ratio of recent gains and losses.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Indicators, in the section "Indicators with Momentum". This tells us how much dum is left in the move:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Overbought
• Oversold
• Bullish Divergence
• Bearish Divergence
• MACD
• MACD Histogram
• Stochastic
• CCI (Commodity Channel Index)
• Rate of Change (ROC)

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "INDICATORS: FORMULA TOOLS" - this term has been taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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