Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on February 21, 2023: 54.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 17, 2023, was 65.6 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.8 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 14 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 34.8 versus 68.8 and “Market momentum” at 61.1 versus 71.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 31, 2023: 57.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2023, was 54.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.4 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 91.7 versus 75.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 25.1 versus 36.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 30, 2023: 54.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2023, was 61.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.7 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 75.0 versus 88.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 36.6 versus 49.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 27, 2023: 61.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 26, 2023, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.4 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: “Junk bond demand” at 49.5 versus 31.6 and “52-week highs and lows” at 88.9 versus 75.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 24, 2023: 54.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 23, 2023, was 55.5 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 1.4 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 70.0 versus 88.9 and “Put and call options” at 25.7 versus 20.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 23, 2023: 55.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 20, 2023, was 52.4 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market momentum” at 62.4 versus 56.5 and “52-week highs and lows” at 88.9 versus 83.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 18, 2023: 53.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 17, 2023, was 62.9 (“Greed”): the index fell by 9.3 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: “Safe haven demand” at 52.8 versus 72.7 and “Junk bond demand” at 56.6 versus 72.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 13, 2023: 59.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 12, 2023, was 53.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.9 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 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 60.5 versus 44.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 57.0 versus 45.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on January 4, 2023: 48.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 3, 2023, was 42.9 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.6 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 90.0 versus 66.7 and “Junk bond demand” at 69.1 versus 60.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 20, 2022: 27.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 19, 2022, was 23.5 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.8 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 16.9 versus 2.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 29.8 versus 15.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 16, 2022: 23.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 15, 2022, was 26.4 (“Fear”): the index fell by 2.7 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 22 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market momentum” at 41.7 versus 47.3 and “52-week highs and lows” at 14.5 versus 18.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 5, 2022: 31.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on December 2, 2022, was 42.9: the index fell sharply by 11.6 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 14 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 23.8 versus 69.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 19.9 versus 38.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 15, 2022: 42.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 14, 2022, was 48.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 5.8 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 27.3 versus 53.8 and “Junk bond demand” at 21.5 versus 32.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 10, 2022: 48.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on November 9, 2022, was 39.9 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.7 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: “Market momentum” at 55.3 versus 28.7 and “52-week highs and lows” at 36.0 versus 13.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 9, 2022: 39.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 8, 2022, was 50.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.4 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Put and call options” at 0.0 versus 21.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 62.9 versus 83.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 4, 2022: 49.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on November 3, 2022, was 41.3 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.3 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: “Safe haven demand” at 100.0 versus 76.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 89.2 versus 76.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 2, 2022: 43.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on November 1, 2022, was 53.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 9.6 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 5.1 versus 29.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 77.1 versus 91.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 31, 2022: 54.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 28, 2022, was 58.6 (“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: “52-week highs and lows” at 23.8 versus 44.4 and “Market momentum” at 42.5 versus 45.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 28, 2022: 58.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 27, 2022, was 53.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.2 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 44.4 versus 23.8 and “Market momentum” at 45.9 versus 33.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 26, 2022: 54.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 25, 2022, was 58.1 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.0 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 29.4 versus 60.0 and “Market volatility” at 42.4 versus 38.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 25, 2022: 58.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 24, 2022, was 49.9 (“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 60.0 versus 21.3 and “Market momentum” at 39.5 versus 31.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 21, 2022: 48.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on October 20, 2022, was 43.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 4.6 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 100.0 versus 87.1 and “Market momentum” at 25.3 versus 13.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 11, 2022: 27.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 10, 2022, was 21.7 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 5.8 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 80.3 versus 47.1 and “Safe haven demand” at 42.6 versus 26.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 10, 2022: 21.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on October 7, 2022, was 26.6 (“Fear”): the index fell by 4.9 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 47.1 versus 60.5 and “52-week highs and lows” at 6.6 versus 12.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 3, 2022: 29.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 30, 2022, was 23.1 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 6.4 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Fear” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 21.4 versus 4.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 47.7 versus 34.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 30, 2022: 23.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 29, 2022, was 27.7 (“Fear”): the index fell by 4.6 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 73.6 versus 87.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 34.6 versus 46.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 26, 2022: 25.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 23, 2022, was 22.0 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.7 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: “Junk bond demand” at 72.2 versus 46.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 44.1 versus 21.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 23, 2022: 22.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 22, 2022, was 29.0 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.0 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 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 46.9 versus 61.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 21.1 versus 30.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 13, 2022: 36.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 12, 2022, was 48.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 12.9 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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 41.3 versus 65.4 and “Junk bond demand” at 54.3 versus 77.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 9, 2022: 47.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 8, 2022, was 40.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 7.0 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 54.5 versus 15.0 and “Market momentum” at 43.8 versus 36.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.