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What Does RSI Mean in the Scanner?
Learn how the Relative Strength Index summarizes recent gains and losses.
Quick answer
RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a bounded momentum indicator that compares recent gains with recent losses over a selected period. It describes recent price behavior; it does not prove that a stock must reverse or continue.
Key points
- RSI is calculated over a chosen period and timeframe.
- High or low readings can persist in strong trends.
- Read RSI with price structure, volume, and market context.
What RSI can tell you
RSI helps describe whether recent price changes have been relatively stronger or weaker. Its meaning depends on the market regime, timeframe, calculation settings, and the data used.
Common interpretation mistakes
An extreme reading is not a timing signal by itself. Ask whether momentum is changing, whether price structure confirms the observation, and what new information could alter the result.
How to verify this answer
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