Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on December 15, 2021: 51.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 14, 2021, was 43.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.1 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 46.2 versus 13.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 36.7 versus 26.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 14, 2021: 43.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 13, 2021, was 47.8 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 4.2 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 26.9 versus 35.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 34.5 versus 40.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 13, 2021: 47.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 10, 2021, was 57.0 (“Greed”): the index fell by 9.2 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 15.4 versus 42.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 35.9 versus 53.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 8, 2021: 67.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 7, 2021, was 55.1: the index rose sharply by 11.9 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 100.0 versus 60.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 60.2 versus 41.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 7, 2021: 55.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 6, 2021, was 44.8 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.3 points and crossed the 45 and 55 boundaries. 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 “Fear” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 60.0 versus 33.3 and “Market volatility” at 60.4 versus 42.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 6, 2021: 44.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 3, 2021, was 32.9: the index rose sharply by 11.9 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 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 33.3 versus 5.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 44.1 versus 22.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 30, 2021: 42.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 29, 2021, was 49.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 7.6 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 27.4 versus 49.9 and “Market volatility” at 42.7 versus 56.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 26, 2021: 47.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on November 24, 2021, was 66.7 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 19.0 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 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 37.9 versus 71.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 28.5 versus 60.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 4, 2021: 73.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on November 3, 2021, was 76.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.0 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 67.1 versus 79.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 34.9 versus 46.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 3, 2021: 76.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on November 2, 2021, was 71.1 (“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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 79.9 versus 70.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 46.9 versus 37.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 27, 2021: 60.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 26, 2021, was 70.1: the index fell sharply by 10.0 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 4 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 83.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 33.0 versus 47.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 22, 2021: 71.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 21, 2021, was 76.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.4 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 62.0 versus 73.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 69.5 versus 80.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 19, 2021: 79.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 18, 2021, was 72.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 6.7 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 100.0 versus 80.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 92.8 versus 82.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 6, 2021: 55.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 5, 2021, was 52.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.3 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 55.6 versus 50.0 and “Put and call options” at 60.3 versus 57.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 4, 2021: 51.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 1, 2021, was 57.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.3 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 56.3 versus 66.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 34.9 versus 44.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 30, 2021: 59.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 29, 2021, was 51.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.0 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 85.7 versus 16.7 and “Market momentum” at 50.0 versus 56.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 29, 2021: 51.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 28, 2021, was 57.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.3 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 16.7 versus 50.0 and “Put and call options” at 68.0 versus 71.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 22, 2021: 57.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 21, 2021, was 49.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.0 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 85.7 versus 41.7 and “Market volatility” at 63.8 versus 52.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 20, 2021: 49.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2021, was 61.8 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 12.8 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 11 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 33.3 versus 58.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 39.0 versus 57.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 15, 2021: 67.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 14, 2021, was 56.3: the index rose sharply by 11.5 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 9 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 100.0 versus 40.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 47.9 versus 38.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 2, 2021: 74.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 1, 2021, was 76.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 2.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 63.5 versus 75.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 64.7 versus 71.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 30, 2021: 76.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 27, 2021, was 73.9 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.2 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 70.7 versus 60.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 68.9 versus 63.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 20, 2021: 61.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 19, 2021, was 51.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 71.4 versus 13.0 and “Market volatility” at 71.5 versus 61.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 19, 2021: 51.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 18, 2021, was 57.8 (“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 22 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 13.0 versus 55.6 and “Market breadth” at 55.5 versus 58.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 20, 2021: 58.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 19, 2021, was 52.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 80.0 versus 50.0 and “Market volatility” at 67.6 versus 58.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 19, 2021: 52.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 16, 2021, was 56.2 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 29 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 27.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 23.5 versus 37.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 7, 2021: 73.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 4, 2021, was 75.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.4 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 48.4 versus 53.4 and “52-week highs and lows” at 95.5 versus 100.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 4, 2021: 75.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 3, 2021, was 74.9 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 0.2 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 24 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 53.4 versus 59.0 and “Market volatility” at 78.6 versus 73.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 30, 2021: 74.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 29, 2021, was 76.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 2.0 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 85.7 versus 94.7 and “Junk bond demand” at 50.2 versus 45.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 27, 2021: 75.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 26, 2021, was 74.1 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.3 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 100.0 versus 92.3 and “Put and call options” at 69.7 versus 69.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.