Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on February 25, 2020: 34.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 24, 2020, was 45.2 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.7 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 23.3 versus 57.7 and “Market momentum” at 50.5 versus 66.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 24, 2020: 45.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 21, 2020, was 58.5 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 13.3 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 49.9 versus 76.4 and “Market momentum” at 66.5 versus 84.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 4, 2020: 55.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 3, 2020, was 47.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.6 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 56.5 versus 43.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 14.1 versus 4.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 3, 2020: 47.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 31, 2020, was 43.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.1 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: “Safe haven demand” at 29.1 versus 12.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 4.1 versus 0.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 31, 2020: 43.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2020, was 52.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 9.1 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 0.0 versus 12.7 and “52-week highs and lows” at 41.4 versus 53.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 29, 2020: 52.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2020, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.4 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 43.3 versus 58.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 29.8 versus 34.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 28, 2020: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2020, was 51.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.6 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 22.8 versus 4.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 34.3 versus 24.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 27, 2020: 51.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 24, 2020, was 59.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 8.3 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 24.6 versus 42.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 4.6 versus 18.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 15, 2020: 72.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 14, 2020, was 75.7 (“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 58.6 versus 69.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 52.3 versus 62.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 14, 2020: 75.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 13, 2020, was 74.2 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.5 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 62.6 versus 55.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 69.2 versus 66.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 10, 2020: 74.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 9, 2020, was 75.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.0 point and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 74.4 versus 77.9 and “Market momentum” at 87.8 versus 89.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 8, 2020: 76.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 7, 2020, was 72.3 (“Greed”): the index rose by 4.0 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 75.6 versus 67.0 and “52-week highs and lows” at 85.2 versus 78.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 3, 2020: 73.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 2, 2020, was 81.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 72.0 versus 91.5 and “Junk bond demand” at 69.3 versus 84.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 31, 2019: 75.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 30, 2019, was 73.9 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.6 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 65.3 versus 60.9 and “Put and call options” at 60.7 versus 65.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 27, 2019: 74.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 26, 2019, was 76.2 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 64.7 versus 70.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 75.8 versus 79.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 24, 2019: 76.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 23, 2019, was 73.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.5 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 83.8 versus 65.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 76.7 versus 80.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 5, 2019: 57.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 4, 2019, was 53.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 38.6 versus 22.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 52.5 versus 46.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 3, 2019: 52.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 2, 2019, was 61.6 (“Greed”): the index fell by 9.4 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 26 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 23.7 versus 50.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 43.4 versus 65.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 25, 2019: 61.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2019, was 54.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 52.6 versus 21.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 75.0 versus 66.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 24, 2019: 54.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 23, 2019, was 55.4 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.7 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 21.1 versus 34.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 66.7 versus 60.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 21, 2019: 58.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 18, 2019, was 52.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.5 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 45.5 versus 20.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 64.2 versus 57.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 15, 2019: 50.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 14, 2019, was 44.0 (“Fear”): the index rose by 6.6 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 45.7 versus 33.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 26.8 versus 15.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 8, 2019: 32.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2019, was 42.7: the index fell sharply by 10.1 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index has now spent 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 7.4 versus 27.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 19.6 versus 37.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 7, 2019: 42.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 4, 2019, was 45.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.2 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: “Safe haven demand” at 37.8 versus 44.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 27.2 versus 34.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 4, 2019: 45.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 3, 2019, was 40.2 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.7 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 38.1 versus 22.2 and “Market momentum” at 55.1 versus 48.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 2, 2019: 44.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 1, 2019, was 52.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 7.3 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 54.4 versus 69.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 55.5 versus 65.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 1, 2019: 52.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 30, 2019, was 58.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.1 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 24.0 versus 42.1 and “Market volatility” at 71.5 versus 79.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 16, 2019: 67.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 13, 2019, was 76.0 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 8.6 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 14.3 versus 63.6 and “Safe haven demand” at 95.8 versus 100.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 13, 2019: 76.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 12, 2019, was 72.8 (“Greed”): the index rose by 3.2 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 63.6 versus 42.9 and “Market volatility” at 87.5 versus 85.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 9, 2019: 57.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 6, 2019, was 50.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.4 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 58.8 versus 35.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 49.0 versus 37.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.