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Relative Strength vs Benchmark SPY

Relative Strength vs Benchmark (SPY)
This indicator compares the performance of the charted symbol (stock or ETF) against a benchmark index — by default, SPY (S&P 500). It plots a Relative Strength (RS) ratio line (Symbol / SPY) and its EMA(50) to visualize when the asset is outperforming or underperforming the market.
Key Features
📈 RS Line (blue): Shows how the asset performs relative to SPY.
🟠 EMA(50): Smooths the RS trend to highlight sustained leadership.
🟩 Green background: Symbol is outperforming SPY (RS > EMA).
🟥 Red background: Symbol is underperforming SPY (RS < EMA).
🔔 Alerts: Automatic notifications when RS crosses above/below its EMA — signaling new leadership or weakness.
How to Use
Apply to any stock or ETF chart.
Keep benchmark = SPY, or switch to another index (e.g., QQQ, IWM, XLK).
Watch for RS crossovers and trends:
Rising RS → money flowing into the asset.
Falling RS → rotation away from the asset.
Perfect for sector rotation, ETF comparison, and momentum analysis workflows.
This indicator compares the performance of the charted symbol (stock or ETF) against a benchmark index — by default, SPY (S&P 500). It plots a Relative Strength (RS) ratio line (Symbol / SPY) and its EMA(50) to visualize when the asset is outperforming or underperforming the market.
Key Features
📈 RS Line (blue): Shows how the asset performs relative to SPY.
🟠 EMA(50): Smooths the RS trend to highlight sustained leadership.
🟩 Green background: Symbol is outperforming SPY (RS > EMA).
🟥 Red background: Symbol is underperforming SPY (RS < EMA).
🔔 Alerts: Automatic notifications when RS crosses above/below its EMA — signaling new leadership or weakness.
How to Use
Apply to any stock or ETF chart.
Keep benchmark = SPY, or switch to another index (e.g., QQQ, IWM, XLK).
Watch for RS crossovers and trends:
Rising RS → money flowing into the asset.
Falling RS → rotation away from the asset.
Perfect for sector rotation, ETF comparison, and momentum analysis workflows.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.