Redwood Trust Stock Crosses 200-Day Average, Should Investors Sell?

Redwood Trust's stock price has risen above its 200-day moving average, prompting questions about whether it's time to sell.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:51am

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Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE:RWT), a real estate investment trust focused on the U.S. residential mortgage market, has seen its stock price cross above its 200-day moving average. This has led to speculation about whether investors should consider selling their shares in the company.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 200-day moving average is often seen as a bullish signal, but it can also indicate that a stock may be overbought and due for a pullback. Investors will be closely watching Redwood Trust's performance to determine if the current price level is sustainable or if it's time to take profits.

The details

Redwood Trust's stock price reached as high as $5.89 on Friday, trading above its 200-day moving average of $5.72. The stock closed the day at $5.38 with a trading volume of 5.86 million shares. Wall Street analysts have a range of opinions on the stock, with some maintaining a "market perform" rating and others upgrading it to a "strong buy."

  • Redwood Trust's stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average on Friday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Redwood Trust, Inc.

A real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the U.S. residential mortgage market, with a focus on acquiring, financing, and managing prime residential mortgage whole loans and mortgage-backed securities.

Wall Street Analysts

A group of financial analysts who cover Redwood Trust and provide research and recommendations to investors.

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