The 2 period RSI developed by Larry Connors is a mean reversion strategy which provides short term buy-sell signal. The strategy gives a probable buy signal when 2-period RSI goes below 10 (lower the better) which is regarded as highly oversold. Similarly move above 90 generates sell signal (ofcourse higher the better) which is seen as highly overbought zone.

Trading strategy using Connor’s 2-period RSI

This strategy basically comprises of four steps which are discussed below-

1. Identification of long term trend

In order to identify the long term trend, we can take the help of long term moving average where Connor uses 200 DMA for this matter. When the stock is above 200 DMA, the long term trend is up and traders may look for buying oppurtunities. On the other hand, when the stock is below 200 DMA, the long term trend is down and can be looked upon as a shorting oppurtunities.

2.Wait for RSI signal

You may use RSI to identufy buying and selling opportunities within the broader trend. Larry Connor found that RSI between 0 to 10 is good buying area but discovered that RSI going below 5 provides better return than RSI going below 10. Similarly RSI in a range of 90 to 100 is good selling area while RSI above 95 gives better return than above 90. In simple words, the more short term overbought or oversold the RSI, higher the subsequent returns.

3. Actual buy and sell signal

This is the most important step since actuall buying or selling is done in this step. Another important factor here is with regard to entry timing. The ideal buy setup takes place when the price is above 200 DMA but below 5 DMA while the sell setup happens when price is below 200 DMA but above 5 DMA.

Traders can either make position just before the close or can make position next day opening. Both the logic has its own pros and cons since entry based on close aproach can be with gap up or gap down which may either go in favour or against the trader and thus may mazimise your potential gains. On the other hand, making position next day opening provides flexibility but can lose in case of gap up trade and thus reduces risk. Depending upon your risk profile, you may make your position.

4. Exit strategy

This point is with regards to exit strategy where Connors suggested exiting your long position when the stock moves above 5 DMA and exiting short position when it goes below 5 DMA. Here you will not enjoy long trending moves but it is a short term trading strategy which will result in quick exits. You may also trail your stoploss using Parabolic SAR or Supertren d so that instead of making early exit, you may ride the trend trailing your stoploss.

How to trade using Larry Connors RSI (2) strategy?

Based on the above 4 conditions, we will take a practical example to discuss the above trading strategy. The below is the daily chart of Havells India.

In all the above buying situations, the price candle was above 200 DMA but below 5 DMA. In order to execute the actual trade, you may either make your position, when the RSI is below 5 or either next day open when the RSI crosses 5 from below. One important thing to note here is that you will execute your trade only when all the above conditions are met. For exit, you may trail your stoploss or above the close of 5 DMA. In the same way now we will look at the stock on the sell side.

In all the above selling situations, the price candle was below 200 DMA but above 5 DMA. In order to execute the actual trade, you may either make your position, when the RSI is above 95 or either next day open when the RSI crosses 95 from above. For exit, you may trail your stoploss or below the close of 5 DMA.

Conclusion

This strategy is designed not to look for tops or bottom but to participate in an ongoing uptrend. But one problem within this strategy is that Connor doesn’t believe in putting stops and he discovered that it may hurt your overall performance and thus he left on to traders to decide themselves based on their risk profile. You may use it in conjunction with other indicator or strategy so that you can filter out the strategy as per your trading style.

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