S&P 500 Performance After AAII Bears > 55%

S&P 500 Performance After AAII Bears > 55% The current economic and market conditions differ significantly from those of the GFC. When bearish sentiment in the AAII pol reaches extreme levels, such as above 55%, it can be seen as a contrarian bullish signal for U.S. stocks. Image: Carson Investment Research

AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread

AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread The latest AAII U.S. investor sentiment bull-bear spread continues to indicate a pessimistic outlook among individual investors, suggesting ongoing caution regarding the stock market’s short-term performance. Image: The Daily Shot

AAII – U.S. Retail Investors Allocation to Stocks, Bonds and Cash

AAII – U.S. Retail Investors Allocation to Stocks, Bonds and Cash High equity allocations and low cash positions don’t always mean a market reversal is near. However, they suggest that much of the market’s potential gains may already be priced in, as investors have heavily committed to equities. Image: Real Investment Advice

Combined AAII & II Sentiment

Combined AAII & II Sentiment Contrarian investors might view the current bearish sentiment from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and Investors Intelligence (II) surveys as a potential bullish signal. Image: Topdown Charts

AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings

AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings The AAII Bearish Sentiment continues to be below its historical average, suggesting that AAII investors hold an optimistic view of the short-term stock market outlook. Image: The Daily Shot

AAII Investor Sentiment Bull Minus Bear Spread

AAII Investor Sentiment Bull Minus Bear Spread The AAII investor sentiment bull minus bear spread, which is in the 91th percentile, raises legitimate concerns that the market may be overheating. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

AAII Bullish Sentiment

AAII Bullish Sentiment Individual investor sentiment must improve significantly if the current uptrend in U.S. stock prices is more than just a typical bear market rally. Image: BofA Global Research