What Stochastic RSI shows
The Stochastic formula applied to RSI, which makes it faster and more sensitive.
Indicator guide · Oscillators
Stochastic RSI: what it shows, settings and how to read it.
The Stochastic formula applied to RSI, which makes it faster and more sensitive.
How it is calculated
The Stochastic formula applied to RSI values instead of price: it shows where the current RSI sits inside its own recent range.
Usual settings
RSI 14, Stochastic 14, smoothing 3 and 3, with lines at 80 and 20.
How traders read it
Used for early timing of pullbacks inside a trend.
Where it fails
Very jumpy: confirm with something slower.
What to combine it with
Plain RSI and a moving average. It is fast and noisy, so it is mostly used for timing inside a trend that is already clear.
Try Stochastic RSI on a live chart
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose Stochastic RSI. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stochastic RSI indicator?
The Stochastic formula applied to RSI, which makes it faster and more sensitive.
What are the best settings for Stochastic RSI?
The usual settings are: RSI 14, Stochastic 14, smoothing 3 and 3, with lines at 80 and 20. No setting is best in every market, so test a change on past data before relying on it.
Is Stochastic RSI reliable on its own?
No single indicator is. Very jumpy: confirm with something slower. Most traders use it together with: Plain RSI and a moving average. It is fast and noisy, so it is mostly used for timing inside a trend that is already clear.
How do I add Stochastic RSI to a chart for free?
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose Stochastic RSI. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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