Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on August 26, 2022: 39.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 25, 2022, was 55.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 16.2 points and crossed the 55 and 45 boundaries. 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 “Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 8.7 versus 40.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 57.4 versus 86.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 23, 2022: 56.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2022, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.1 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: “Junk bond demand” at 73.5 versus 59.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 99.6 versus 91.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 22, 2022: 53.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 19, 2022, was 63.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.2 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 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 59.8 versus 81.1 and “Market momentum” at 49.1 versus 59.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 3, 2022: 58.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 2, 2022, was 53.7 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 62.5 versus 38.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 70.4 versus 80.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 27, 2022: 46.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 26, 2022, was 31.6 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 15.0 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 66.7 versus 30.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 55.5 versus 26.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 22, 2022: 41.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 21, 2022, was 47.8 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 6.2 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: “Junk bond demand” at 47.6 versus 62.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 52.5 versus 66.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 21, 2022: 47.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 20, 2022, was 43.0 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.8 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 66.9 versus 55.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 62.2 versus 52.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 19, 2022: 44.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 18, 2022, was 34.0: the index rose 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 75.7 versus 58.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 59.1 versus 43.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 15, 2022: 28.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 14, 2022, was 23.7 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 4.7 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 31.3 versus 20.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 35.7 versus 26.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 14, 2022: 23.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 13, 2022, was 25.9 (“Fear”): the index fell by 2.2 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling 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 17.2 versus 29.4 and “Put and call options” at 44.0 versus 46.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 12, 2022: 26.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 11, 2022, was 24.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 2.8 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 26.5 versus 10.5 and “52-week highs and lows” at 22.2 versus 16.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 11, 2022: 24.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 8, 2022, was 29.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 5.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling 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 16.7 versus 40.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 10.5 versus 22.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 7, 2022: 25.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 6, 2022, was 16.8 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.3 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 33.3 versus 13.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 13.9 versus 0.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 28, 2022: 22.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 27, 2022, was 32.5 (“Fear”): the index fell by 9.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 6.6 versus 28.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 38.7 versus 60.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 23, 2022: 27.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 22, 2022, was 22.2 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 5.6 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 51.4 versus 37.5 and “Junk bond demand” at 43.3 versus 32.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 22, 2022: 22.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 21, 2022, was 29.0 (“Fear”): the index fell by 6.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 37.5 versus 67.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 32.8 versus 57.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 21, 2022: 29.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 17, 2022, was 20.6 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 8.4 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 67.6 versus 42.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 57.0 versus 32.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 13, 2022: 20.2 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 10, 2022, was 33.5 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 13.3 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling 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 24.4 versus 51.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 40.8 versus 63.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 9, 2022: 38.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 8, 2022, was 45.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 6.4 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 14.8 versus 62.5 and “Junk bond demand” at 62.9 versus 47.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 7, 2022: 49.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 6, 2022, was 37.3 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 12.1 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 81.0 versus 41.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 69.3 versus 48.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 27, 2022: 41.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 26, 2022, was 29.9: the index rose sharply by 11.3 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 60.9 versus 38.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 54.7 versus 32.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 25, 2022: 26.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 24, 2022, was 22.6 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.4 points and crossed the 25 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 “Extreme Fear” zone for 10 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 22.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 31.7 versus 36.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 11, 2022: 18.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 10, 2022, was 25.8 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.2 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 33.0 versus 61.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 17.9 versus 33.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 9, 2022: 25.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 6, 2022, was 37.3: the index fell sharply by 11.4 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: “Junk bond demand” at 63.2 versus 88.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 36.4 versus 58.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 5, 2022: 37.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 4, 2022, was 46.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 8.9 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 8.6 versus 29.4 and “Market volatility” at 29.3 versus 48.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on May 4, 2022: 46.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 3, 2022, was 38.1 (“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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 29.4 versus 10.7 and “Market momentum” at 26.4 versus 12.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 26, 2022: 29.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2022, was 42.1: the index fell sharply by 12.4 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: “Market volatility” at 21.6 versus 43.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 34.6 versus 51.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 22, 2022: 44.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 21, 2022, was 54.8 (“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: “Safe haven demand” at 62.7 versus 83.9 and “Market volatility” at 39.3 versus 57.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 21, 2022: 54.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 20, 2022, was 57.1 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 13.2 versus 35.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 100.0 versus 85.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 18, 2022: 56.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 14, 2022, was 54.9 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 100.0 versus 93.9 and “Put and call options” at 61.7 versus 58.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.