Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on April 14, 2022: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 13, 2022, was 58.4 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.5 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 20.0 versus 44.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 93.9 versus 81.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 13, 2022: 58.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2022, was 53.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.7 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 44.4 versus 19.2 and “Market volatility” at 60.6 versus 52.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 11, 2022: 52.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2022, was 56.3 (“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: “Market volatility” at 52.1 versus 62.8 and “Market momentum” at 35.6 versus 44.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 8, 2022: 56.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 7, 2022, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 1.4 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: “Junk bond demand” at 77.1 versus 63.0 and “52-week highs and lows” at 25.0 versus 26.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 6, 2022: 54.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 5, 2022, was 61.4 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.8 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 22.2 versus 40.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 62.9 versus 77.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 30, 2022: 66.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 29, 2022, was 75.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 9.3 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: “Junk bond demand” at 60.3 versus 97.9 and “52-week highs and lows” at 75.0 versus 88.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 29, 2022: 75.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 28, 2022, was 64.9 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 10.5 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 88.9 versus 47.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 97.9 versus 78.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 21, 2022: 61.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 18, 2022, was 53.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 83.3 versus 58.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 91.4 versus 71.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 17, 2022: 49.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 16, 2022, was 42.8 (“Fear”): the index rose by 6.7 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 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 69.2 versus 33.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 57.5 versus 45.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 7, 2022: 26.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 4, 2022, was 40.2: the index fell sharply by 13.8 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 5.7 versus 41.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 16.2 versus 36.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 3, 2022: 43.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 2, 2022, was 50.1 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 41.7 versus 66.7 and “Junk bond demand” at 70.1 versus 83.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 2, 2022: 50.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 1, 2022, was 33.8 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 16.3 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 66.7 versus 25.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 83.3 versus 55.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 1, 2022: 33.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 28, 2022, was 45.6 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 11.8 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 25.0 versus 57.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 30.7 versus 54.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 25, 2022: 49.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 24, 2022, was 41.3 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.4 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 78.4 versus 56.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 86.9 versus 73.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 17, 2022: 40.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 16, 2022, was 51.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.6 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 13.0 versus 44.4 and “Market volatility” at 39.6 versus 52.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 15, 2022: 45.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 14, 2022, was 37.1 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.0 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 26.7 versus 5.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 56.7 versus 41.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 10, 2022: 43.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 9, 2022, was 53.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.1 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 9.5 versus 50.0 and “Market volatility” at 53.6 versus 66.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 7, 2022: 47.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 4, 2022, was 43.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.0 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 50.0 versus 15.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 60.0 versus 66.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 3, 2022: 39.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 2, 2022, was 51.6 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 12.6 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 7.1 versus 75.0 and “Market momentum” at 41.9 versus 54.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 31, 2022: 51.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 28, 2022, was 39.6 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 11.9 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 83.3 versus 36.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 43.3 versus 29.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 21, 2022: 38.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on January 20, 2022, was 46.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 8.6 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 38.9 versus 56.2 and “Junk bond demand” at 72.0 versus 84.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 19, 2022: 53.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 18, 2022, was 56.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.0 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 91.9 versus 100.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 75.0 versus 80.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 18, 2022: 56.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 14, 2022, was 70.9: the index fell sharply by 14.1 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 8.3 versus 100.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 100.0 versus 87.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 14, 2022: 70.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 13, 2022, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 16.0 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 100.0 versus 19.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 87.5 versus 70.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 13, 2022: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 12, 2022, was 65.8 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.9 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 61.3 versus 85.5 and “52-week highs and lows” at 19.4 versus 40.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 5, 2022: 59.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 4, 2022, was 75.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 15.9 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 18.2 versus 71.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 78.2 versus 100.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 3, 2022: 81.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 31, 2021, was 65.6 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 16.3 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 100.0 versus 28.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 100.0 versus 77.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 23, 2021: 62.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 22, 2021, was 52.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 10.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 80.0 versus 50.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 56.9 versus 41.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 21, 2021: 54.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 20, 2021, was 44.2 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.2 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 66.7 versus 21.4 and “Market momentum” at 67.6 versus 59.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 20, 2021: 44.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2021, was 45.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell slightly by 1.2 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 51.6 versus 39.6 and “52-week highs and lows” at 21.4 versus 33.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.