AAPL RSI Pullback
A buy-the-dip strategy that goes long Apple during an uptrend whenever the RSI pulls back into oversold territory, then exits as momentum recovers.
Last updated June 18, 2026
The idea
The AAPL RSI Pullback strategy buys temporary weakness inside a larger uptrend. Strong stocks rarely move in a straight line — they pull back, shake out weak hands, and resume. This strategy uses the RSI to time those dips while a long-term trend filter keeps it from catching a falling knife.
How it works
- Trend filter — only take long entries when the daily close is above the 200-period EMA.
- Entry — go long when RSI(14) closes below 35 (an oversold pullback inside the uptrend).
- Exit — close when RSI(14) closes back above 55, or if price closes below the 200-period EMA.
Why combine RSI with a trend filter
RSI mean-reversion alone is dangerous in downtrends, where "oversold" keeps getting more oversold. Requiring price above the 200-day EMA restricts the strategy to pullbacks within healthy uptrends, where dips are far more likely to be bought.
Parameters to tune
| Parameter | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RSI period | 14 | Shorter = more, noisier signals |
| RSI entry | 35 | Lower = deeper dips, fewer trades |
| RSI exit | 55 | Higher = let winners run longer |
| Trend EMA | 200 | The uptrend gate |
Next steps
Backtest this on years of AAPL data in Horizon, review the win rate and average hold time, then deploy it as an automated strategy through a connected broker.
