In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares Short Russell2000 ETF (AMEX: RWM) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $20.30 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.
In the case of Proshares Short Russell2000, the RSI reading has hit 29.7 — by comparison, the RSI reading for the S&P 500 is currently 72.9.
A bullish investor could look at RWM's 29.7 reading as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side.
Looking at a chart of one year performance (below), RWM's low point in its 52 week range is $20.30 per share, with $29.30 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $20.30. Proshares Short Russell2000 shares are currently trading down about 1.1% on the day.