Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on October 6, 2017: 73.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2017, was 75.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Put and call options” at 45.7 versus 51.3 and “52-week highs and lows” at 73.5 versus 77.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 5, 2017: 75.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 4, 2017, was 70.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 5.0 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 20 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 66.2 versus 55.6 and “52-week highs and lows” at 77.8 versus 67.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 7, 2017: 55.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 6, 2017, was 53.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 1.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 53.8 versus 42.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 32.3 versus 34.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 5, 2017: 53.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 1, 2017, was 60.9 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.8 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 47.8 versus 68.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 32.7 versus 45.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 31, 2017: 57.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 30, 2017, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 42.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 42.0 versus 34.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 18, 2017: 48.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 17, 2017, was 42.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 40.0 versus 18.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 38.7 versus 30.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 17, 2017: 42.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 16, 2017, was 49.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 6.7 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 81.5 versus 94.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 30.0 versus 40.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 14, 2017: 48.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2017, was 43.0 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 39.2 versus 28.5 and “Market volatility” at 92.2 versus 81.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 10, 2017: 43.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 9, 2017, was 54.5 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 11.2 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 17.6 versus 35.5 and “Market volatility” at 79.9 versus 96.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 9, 2017: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 8, 2017, was 57.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.3 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 32 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 43.7 versus 55.3 and “52-week highs and lows” at 35.5 versus 40.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 23, 2017: 56.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 22, 2017, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Put and call options” at 48.0 versus 38.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 23.9 versus 16.0. 6 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 21, 2017: 52.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 20, 2017, was 56.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.3 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 41 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 13.0 versus 28.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 37.3 versus 43.1. 6 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 17, 2017: 60.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2017, was 72.7: the index fell sharply by 12.5 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 18 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 50.9 versus 72.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 57.0 versus 75.3. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 24, 2017: 62.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 21, 2017, was 53.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 97.2 versus 84.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 48.0 versus 37.8. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 21, 2017: 53.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 20, 2017, was 55.2 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.6 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 49.6 versus 52.7 and “Market momentum” at 65.6 versus 67.5. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 20, 2017: 55.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 19, 2017, was 50.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 52.7 versus 44.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 39.5 versus 32.6. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 19, 2017: 50.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 18, 2017, was 44.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 44.5 versus 24.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 32.6 versus 20.1. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 18, 2017: 44.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 17, 2017, was 46.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell slightly by 1.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 20.1 versus 25.1 and “Junk bond demand” at 24.7 versus 27.8. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 17, 2017: 46.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2017, was 42.1 (“Fear”): the index rose by 3.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 27.8 versus 16.2 and “Put and call options” at 25.7 versus 35.7. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 13, 2017: 42.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2017, was 45.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 15.4 versus 22.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 16.2 versus 20.2. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 10, 2017: 52.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2017, was 56.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 37.7 versus 45.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 26.1 versus 31.7. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 30, 2017: 60.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 29, 2017, was 54.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 41.5 versus 26.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 41.5 versus 34.9. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 29, 2017: 54.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 28, 2017, was 59.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 34.9 versus 53.5 and “Junk bond demand” at 26.7 versus 41.9. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 28, 2017: 59.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 27, 2017, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 41.9 versus 26.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 53.5 versus 43.5. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 27, 2017: 53.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 24, 2017, was 57.0 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 26.9 versus 38.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 43.5 versus 49.7. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 24, 2017: 57.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 23, 2017, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 38.1 versus 27.0 and “Put and call options” at 35.3 versus 38.7. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 22, 2017: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 21, 2017, was 55.3 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 20 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Put and call options” at 42.7 versus 44.7 and “Market volatility” at 90.6 versus 91.8. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 22, 2017: 72.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 21, 2017, was 75.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 68.1 versus 76.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 60.8 versus 67.4. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 21, 2017: 75.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 17, 2017, was 70.0 (“Greed”): the index rose by 5.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 67.4 versus 54.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 76.4 versus 66.0. 5 of 7 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.