Shares in The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS.L) have dropped from recent highs of 261p. Are further falls imminent, or will investors benefit from this low price?

• A return to previous highs would represent a rise of 68%. Now trading at 155.2p (at time of writing).
• This stock is one of the most significant fallers in the period.
• Is the fall justified? Is a bounce due?
• The market has been known to over-react to negative news. Traders may wish to consider whether the fall is reasonable, or is the recent fall an over-reaction?
• Contrarian traders should be mindful of fundamentals and events, which can influence price. Check our website for updates.
• Shares -42% from 12-month highs; +-3% from 12 month lows.

Latest News

05 Mar:  JP Morgan Cazenove reiterates its overweight rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 230p (from 250p).

02 Mar:  Barclays Capital reiterates its underweight rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 190p (from 225p).

27 Feb:  Berenberg reiterates its buy rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 260p (from 280p).

25 Feb:  Investec has upgraded its rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) to buy (from hold).

20 Feb:  UBS reiterates its neutral rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 215p (from 230p).

18 Feb:  Morgan Stanley reiterates its overweight rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 275p (from 300p).

18 Feb:  JP Morgan Cazenove reiterates its overweight rating on Royal Bank of Scotland Group (The) (RBS) and reduced the target price to 250p (from 260p).

Source: Bloomberg, Reuters, Alpha Terminal, FT, DJ Newswires

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