™An RSI reading above a chosen threshold describes recent relative gains and losses under a formula; it does not guarantee a reversal or identify fair value.
Technical Analysis
Relative strength index (RSI)
A momentum oscillator comparing recent gains and losses over a chosen lookback period.
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An overbought label is not a guaranteed sell signal; strong trends can retain extreme readings.
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