AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread The AAII U.S. investor sentiment bull-bear spread shows signs of FOMO, reflecting increased optimism and concerns about market overheating. Image: The Daily Shot
Combined AAII & II Sentiment The combined sentiment of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and Investors Intelligence (II) continues to exhibit a strong bullish sentiment, reflecting optimism and confidence among market participants. Image: Topdown Charts
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 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
Correlation Between AAII Bull-Bear Spread and S&P 500 Returns The AAII bull-bear spread may not necessarily be a reliable predictor of future S&P 500 returns. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
AAII Investor Sentiment: % Bullish – % Bearish U.S. retail investors are feeling less optimistic. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
AAII Cash Allocations High levels of cash allocations by AAII members can be a good contrarian indicator. Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 After AAII Bulls > 50% After More Than One Year Below AAII bulls over 50% for the first time in a year is typically viewed as bullish. Image: Carson Investment Research
AAII Total Stock Allocation vs. FMS Net % Overwieght Equities Asset allocators are cautious and still underweight equities. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
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