Categories: Stocks

Overbought

An Overbought stock is one that is traded at a considerably higher value than its ‘considered’ or calculated fair value. An overbought stock is considered overpriced in the stock market. This overvaluation can be caused by market sentiment, exuberance in stock markets or when there is positive news about a company or its future growth. In such times, many ‘favorite’ or ‘hot’ & ‘trending’ stocks are bought aggressively in higher than usual volumes. For sellers, it becomes a profitable opportunity.

What happens when a stock is overbought?

A market can be overbought for a short term or last a little longer and then correction brings it down. The prices fall either drastically or get back to their ‘fair’ or intrinsic value. Investors compare market price and assess actual price of securities to spot over valuation. Traders make use of certain technical oscillators like Relative Strength Index (RSI) and stochastic oscillators for buying and selling decisions. RSI of over 70 is considered as an indication of an ‘overbought’ market.

abhilash.st

Share
Published by
abhilash.st

Recent Posts

PPF calculator

A PPF calculator is an online tool that helps you calculate the maturity amount at…

11 months ago

Non-Resident Indian (NRI) PPF Account

Non-resident Indians are not allowed to open a new PPF account. However, if a resident…

11 months ago

Minor Account

A PPF account can be opened by a parent or guardian on behalf of a…

11 months ago

Joint Account

PPF rules do not allow joint accounts. An account can only be opened in the…

11 months ago

Extension of PPF Account:

After the maturity of the PPF account, you have the option to extend it for…

11 months ago

Withdrawal

From the 7th financial year onwards, you can make partial withdrawals from your PPF account.…

11 months ago