You want to calculate the 14-day period Relative Strength Index (RSI) for stock A at the end
Question:
You want to calculate the 14-day period Relative Strength Index (RSI) for stock A at the end of the 14th day, as represented by the following table:
Day Price at the end of the Day
1 $37
2 $40
3 $41
4 $43
5 $40
6 $39
7 $42
8 $46
9 $45
10 $47
11 $52
12 $56
13 $53
14 $52
- Calculate the 14 day period RSI for stock A, starting from the end of the 14th day.
(Hint: Average gain = sum of gains over 14 days/ 14; average loss = sum of losses over 14 days/ 14)
- Is stock A overbought or oversold according to the RSI calculation in part a? What is your recommendation for this stock?