In the case of Hecla Mining Co, the RSI reading has hit 28.8 — by comparison, the universe of metals and mining stocks covered by Metals Channel currently has an average RSI of 52.1, the RSI of Spot Gold is at 12.0, and the RSI of Spot Silver is presently 12.4. A bullish investor could look at HL's 28.8 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), HL's low point in its 52 week range is $4.41 per share, with $7.68 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $4.61. Hecla Mining Co shares are currently trading off about 15.8% on the day.
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