Lecture Notes on Relative Strength Line

Introduction

• Topic: Understanding the Relative Strength (RS) Line in trading.
• Purpose: To identify stocks that outperform the S&P 500 for better trading decisions.

RS Line Overview

• Indicator:
  • Compares stock price movement to the S&P 500.
  • Shows if a stock is outperforming the index.
• Importance: Helps in picking stronger stocks that potentially yield better returns.

Comparison Choices

• Index Used: Primarily S&P 500.
  • Can also use Nasdaq or Russell 2000, but S&P 500 is broader and time-tested.
• IBD Use: Investor Business Daily also utilizes RS in their charts.

RS Line vs RS Rating

• RS Line: Compares individual stock to S&P 500.
• RS Rating: Compares stock to all other stocks.
• Preference: RS Line for its direct comparison to a major index.

Key Observations and Strategies

1. Upward RS Line Slope

• Indication: Stock is in an uptrend and outperforming S&P 500.
• Example: Cloudflare with an upward RS Line indicates stock accumulation.

2. RS Line Leading New Highs

• Indication: Stock is outperforming even during market corrections.
• Example: Stocks like ASNET showed new highs in RS Line before price.

3. Steep RS Line

• Indication: Strong outperformance.
• Example: Growth generation shows steep RS Line indicates strong stock movement.

Additional Points

Importance of the Slope

• Key: An upward slope is crucial for gauging stock performance.
• Not a Sell Signal: RS Line is not a reason to sell but to assess outperformance.

RS Line in Market Corrections

• Behavior: During corrections, RS Line can highlight outperforming stocks.
• Example: Tesla showed strong correction recovery and RS Line performance.

Anomalies and Divergences

RS Line Not Confirming Price Highs

• Warning: When price is high but RS Line doesn’t confirm, watch for consolidation or correction.
• Examples: Pinterest and Spotify showed flat RS Line despite price uptrend.

Observing Outperformance

• Strategy: Compare price action with RS Line.
• Stock Selection: Avoid underperformers as they are volatile and unpredictable.

Summary

• Key States of RS Line:
  1. Divergence (positive/negative).
  2. Very steep uptrend.
  3. RS Line confirmation of new price highs.

Conclusion

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