Indicator notes

US market fear and greed index on April 16, 2025: 23.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 15, 2025, was 30.6 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 30.5 versus 46.5 and “Market momentum” at 0.2 versus 10.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 14, 2025: 30.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 11, 2025, was 24.8 (“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. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Fear” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 30.4 versus 8.1 and “52-week highs and lows” at 21.4 versus 12.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 9, 2025: 24.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 8, 2025, was 12.3: the index rose sharply by 12.2 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index has now spent 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 42.8 versus 8.5 and “Market volatility” at 21.3 versus 0.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 4, 2025: 8.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 3, 2025, was 20.0: the index fell sharply by 11.7 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. The index has now spent 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 0.0 versus 33.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 0.0 versus 13.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on April 3, 2025: 20.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 2, 2025, was 36.0 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 16.0 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 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 33.3 versus 61.6 and “Market momentum” at 7.6 versus 30.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 26, 2025: 44.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 25, 2025, was 46.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 2.4 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 14.3 versus 20.0 and “Market momentum” at 33.9 versus 39.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 24, 2025: 46.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 21, 2025, was 41.2 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.0 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: “Safe haven demand” at 32.5 versus 15.2 and “52-week highs and lows” at 38.5 versus 53.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 14, 2025: 27.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 13, 2025, was 23.4 (“Extreme Fear”): the index rose by 3.9 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 27.6 versus 13.7 and “Market momentum” at 27.8 versus 17.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 13, 2025: 23.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 12, 2025, was 29.2 (“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 14 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 13.7 versus 33.8 and “Market momentum” at 17.9 versus 24.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 10, 2025: 27.7 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 7, 2025, was 39.2: the index fell sharply by 11.5 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 12 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 12.9 versus 30.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 5.9 versus 22.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 5, 2025: 43.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on March 4, 2025, was 32.1: the index rose 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 9 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 62.5 versus 8.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 21.0 versus 13.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on March 3, 2025: 31.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 28, 2025, was 44.0: the index fell sharply by 12.5 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 7 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 7.8 versus 50.0 and “Junk bond demand” at 15.0 versus 27.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 21, 2025: 42.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on February 20, 2025, was 54.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 12.4 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. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 10.0 versus 40.0 and “Safe haven demand” at 25.4 versus 46.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 20, 2025: 54.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 19, 2025, was 65.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.4 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 40.0 versus 88.9 and “Safe haven demand” at 46.7 versus 56.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 13, 2025: 64.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 12, 2025, was 53.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose sharply by 11.1 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: “52-week highs and lows” at 90.0 versus 18.2 and “Market momentum” at 72.3 versus 67.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 53.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 56.2 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.7 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 18.2 versus 42.9 and “Junk bond demand” at 40.8 versus 35.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 11, 2025: 56.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 10, 2025, was 52.0 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.2 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 42.9 versus 15.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 52.3 versus 49.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 6, 2025: 54.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on February 5, 2025, was 58.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.2 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 35.7 versus 68.8 and “Safe haven demand” at 41.9 versus 40.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 4, 2025: 55.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 3, 2025, was 54.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose slightly by 1.0 point 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 28.6 versus 22.2 and “Safe haven demand” at 51.5 versus 57.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on February 3, 2025: 54.1 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on January 31, 2025, was 59.5 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.4 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 27 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 22.2 versus 33.3 and “Junk bond demand” at 52.8 versus 63.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 20, 2024: 56.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 19, 2024, was 49.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 6.6 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 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Market volatility” at 72.1 versus 53.0 and “52-week highs and lows” at 34.4 versus 17.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 18, 2024: 45.0 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on December 17, 2024, was 60.9 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 15.9 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 68 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 5.8 versus 50.0 and “Market volatility” at 41.3 versus 80.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on December 5, 2024: 55.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on December 4, 2024, was 69.0: the index fell sharply by 13.3 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 60 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 35.3 versus 73.3 and “Safe haven demand” at 39.9 versus 69.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on November 6, 2024: 73.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on November 5, 2024, was 60.9: the index rose sharply by 12.4 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 40 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Safe haven demand” at 84.3 versus 64.6 and “52-week highs and lows” at 72.0 versus 53.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on October 31, 2024: 57.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on October 30, 2024, was 68.6: the index fell sharply by 11.2 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 36 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 15.0 versus 47.4 and “Safe haven demand” at 72.7 versus 86.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 19, 2024: 66.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 18, 2024, was 55.5: the index rose sharply by 10.6 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 6 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 76.7 versus 31.3 and “Market momentum” at 81.9 versus 73.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 12, 2024: 58.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 11, 2024, was 53.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 5.3 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 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “52-week highs and lows” at 85.2 versus 75.6 and “Junk bond demand” at 44.0 versus 36.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 9, 2024: 47.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 6, 2024, was 41.8 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.4 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 47.1 versus 36.7 and “Market volatility” at 68.5 versus 58.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 6, 2024: 41.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on September 5, 2024, was 52.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.9 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: “Safe haven demand” at 36.1 versus 60.1 and “52-week highs and lows” at 36.7 versus 50.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

US market fear and greed index on September 5, 2024: 52.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 4, 2024, was 55.7 (“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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Junk bond demand” at 33.8 versus 47.5 and “Market volatility” at 67.0 versus 62.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.