Relative Strength (RS) Outperformance Scanner

Relative Strength (RS) measures how a stock is performing compared to a benchmark index, such as the Nifty 50. An RS ratio above 1.0 signals that the stock is outperforming the broader market. Use our Open High Open Low Stock Screener to spot intraday entry points in high-RS stocks.

An RS Score of 90 means the stock is outperforming 90% of all scanned stocks over the selected period. William O’Neil’s CAN SLIM strategy recommends buying only stocks with an RS Score of 80 or above before a breakout. If you trade a breakout on such stocks, calculate your average entry with the Stock Market Average Calculator.

The Mansfield RS Line, developed by Stan Weinstein, compares the ratio of a stock’s price to the Nifty 50 against the 52-week moving average of that ratio. A rising Mansfield RS line above zero confirms a stock is in a leadership phase. To evaluate if these leaders are also at key pivot levels, check the Central Pivot Range (CPR) & Pivots Scanner.

An “RS Rising” signal means the stock’s relative strength ratio has been increasing over recent weeks — showing accelerating momentum versus the Nifty 50. These are the ideal candidates to buy on pullbacks to support. Use the Stop Loss Calculator to place stops precisely below key support zones.

Absolutely. High-RS stocks are ideal for buying calls or bull spreads when they break out of consolidation. Low-RS stocks are candidates for put buying or bear spreads. Compute your options fair values using the Indian Stock Option Calculator.

Active RS rotation strategies involve frequent trades. Brokerage, STT, and exchange transaction charges can eat into profits significantly. Always run your expected P&L through the Indian Stock Brokerage Calculator before committing capital.

Rotating into high-RS stocks and out of low-RS stocks keeps your portfolio aligned with market leaders, naturally reducing drawdowns. Track your portfolio’s compounded annual returns from such rotation using the Stock Market Rate of Return Calculator.

RS (Relative Strength) compares a stock to the benchmark index — it’s a relative comparison. RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a momentum oscillator comparing a stock to its own past performance on a scale of 0 to 100. Both are complementary. For intraday momentum setups that combine both concepts, use the Open High Open Low Stock Screener.

For long-term investors, consistently buying stocks with rising RS and holding until RS starts falling creates a momentum-tilted portfolio. Combine this with intrinsic valuation checks using our DCF Calculator for Indian Stocks to ensure you’re buying quality at fair prices.

Short-term gains from RS-based trades held under 1 year are taxed at 20% STCG in India. Gains from stocks held over 1 year are taxed at 12.5% LTCG above Rs 1.25 lakh. Estimate your tax liability using the Indian Stock Market Tax Calculator.