Bank Shares Rank 52nd in Volume as BAC Defies Broader Market with 0.43% Gain Amid RSI Strategy Struggles

On October 13, 2025, Bank shares traded with a volume of 1.69 billion, ranking 52nd among stocks by trading activity. American Bank (BAC) closed up 0.43%, outperforming broader market trends amid mixed sectoral performance.

Recent regulatory developments and macroeconomic signals influenced investor positioning. Central bank policy guidance highlighted prolonged accommodative measures, which analysts suggest could pressure banking sector margins. However, improved credit quality metrics and stable deposit growth partially offset these concerns for major players.

Strategic positioning showed divergence among institutional investors. A back-test analysis of a 14-day RSI-based trading strategy (triggering buy signals below 20) from January 3, 2022, to October 13, 2025, generated a total return of 2.54% with an average trade gain of 0.28%. The strategy maintained 53% winning trades but faced maximum drawdown of -7.96%, reflecting volatility risks in algorithmic approaches.

Parameter validation confirmed standard RSI thresholds and daily close pricing were used. With max_holding_days set to 1, the strategy avoided additional risk controls like stop-loss mechanisms. Annualized returns of 0.81% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.15 indicate limited risk-adjusted performance, suggesting the need for further refinements in execution parameters.