Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on September 3, 2024: 59.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 30, 2024, was 74.9: the index fell sharply by 15.8 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 3 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 23.8 versus 91.9 and “Market volatility” at 64.3 versus 83.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 30, 2024: 74.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 29, 2024, was 59.3: the index rose sharply by 15.6 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: “Safe haven demand” at 87.3 versus 51.7 and “52-week highs and lows” at 91.9 versus 57.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 29, 2024: 59.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 28, 2024, was 53.7 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.6 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 49.0 versus 32.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 51.7 versus 40.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 28, 2024: 53.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 27, 2024, was 59.9 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.2 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 80.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 32.4 versus 25.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 23, 2024: 58.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 22, 2024, was 54.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.4 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 80.0 versus 63.6 and “Market volatility” at 80.5 versus 74.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 16, 2024: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 15, 2024, was 55.4 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.9 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 69.2 versus 85.7 and “Put and call options” at 43.3 versus 30.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 15, 2024: 55.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 14, 2024, was 46.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.8 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 53.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 30.5 versus 18.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 14, 2024: 46.6 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 13, 2024, was 44.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 2.0 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 79.4 versus 72.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 18.5 versus 13.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 8, 2024: 41.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 7, 2024, was 31.4: 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 35.7 versus 16.7 and “Safe haven demand” at 16.7 versus 0.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 6, 2024: 34.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2024, was 23.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.8 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: “Market volatility” at 41.0 versus 4.8 and “52-week highs and lows” at 40.0 versus 20.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 5, 2024: 23.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 2, 2024, was 35.1 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 11.7 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: “Market volatility” at 4.8 versus 55.4 and “Market momentum” at 43.2 versus 58.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 2, 2024: 35.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on August 1, 2024, was 48.1 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 13.0 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 20.0 versus 44.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 0.0 versus 22.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on August 1, 2024: 48.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2024, was 56.0 (“Greed”): the index fell by 7.9 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 44.0 versus 73.3 and “Market momentum” at 68.5 versus 76.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 31, 2024: 56.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 30, 2024, was 51.2 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.8 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 73.3 versus 57.1 and “Market momentum” at 76.1 versus 68.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 30, 2024: 51.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 29, 2024, was 57.0 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.8 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 9 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 24.6 versus 41.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 39.2 versus 46.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 17, 2024: 69.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 16, 2024, was 77.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.4 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 58.1 versus 74.3 and “52-week highs and lows” at 81.8 versus 94.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on July 16, 2024: 77.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 15, 2024, was 70.9 (“Greed”): the index rose by 6.4 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 94.3 versus 61.5 and “Junk bond demand” at 65.2 versus 60.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 26, 2024: 56.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 25, 2024, was 53.9 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.5 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 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 27.8 versus 15.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 40.2 versus 38.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 18, 2024: 52.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 17, 2024, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 3.1 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 14.3 versus 26.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 47.8 versus 53.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 17, 2024: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 14, 2024, was 51.9 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 26.3 versus 13.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 53.2 versus 48.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 14, 2024: 51.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 13, 2024, was 58.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 6.6 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 13.0 versus 33.3 and “Put and call options” at 45.0 versus 54.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 7, 2024: 57.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 6, 2024, was 51.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.7 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 42.3 versus 29.3 and “52-week highs and lows” at 31.3 versus 20.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 6, 2024: 51.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 5, 2024, was 57.5 (“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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 20.0 versus 55.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 49.2 versus 51.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 5, 2024: 57.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 4, 2024, was 51.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.7 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 55.0 versus 27.3 and “Market momentum” at 82.8 versus 77.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on June 3, 2024: 53.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 31, 2024, was 55.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.1 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 28 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 55.4 versus 62.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 35.6 versus 38.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 23, 2024: 60.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 22, 2024, was 50.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.8 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 55.6 versus 7.1 and “Market momentum” at 74.6 versus 69.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 15, 2024: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 12, 2024, was 55.2 (“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 29 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 70.5 versus 60.4 and “Market momentum” at 77.5 versus 84.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 4, 2024: 71.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 1, 2024, was 76.3 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 4.6 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: “Safe haven demand” at 77.7 versus 92.7 and “52-week highs and lows” at 50.0 versus 62.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 1, 2024: 76.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 29, 2024, was 72.5 (“Greed”): the index rose by 3.8 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 62.5 versus 41.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 92.7 versus 88.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 16, 2024: 71.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 15, 2024, was 76.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 5.3 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 55.6 versus 87.5 and “Safe haven demand” at 74.2 versus 78.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.