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POR Crosses Critical Technical Indicator

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Portland General Electric Co. (Symbol: POR) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $44.97 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.

In the case of Portland General Electric Co., the RSI reading has hit 29.98 — by comparison, the universe of energy stocks covered by Energy Stock Channel currently has an average RSI of 48.9, the RSI of WTI Crude Oil is at 53.2, the RSI of Henry Hub Natural Gas is presently 60.8, and the 3-2-1 Crack Spread RSI is 79.8. A bullish investor could look at POR's 29.98 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), POR's low point in its 52 week range is $39.135 per share, with $49.85 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $45.08. Portland General Electric Co. shares are currently trading down about 1.1% on the day.

Portland General Electric Co. 1 Year Performance Chart

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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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