Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 45.35, signaling a neutral mood among investors—neither dominated by fear nor greed. Image: Real Investment Advice
Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment While extreme fear remains, the Fear & Greed Index has increased to 21, which is a positive sign. Image: Cable News Network
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment A NAAIM Exposure Index reading of 35.16 suggests that, on average, active investment managers have a relatively low allocation to U.S. equities, which creates a contrarian bullish signal for the next 12 months. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index represents the two-week moving average exposure to U.S. equity…
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings > 50 The current AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish reading of 58.9% marks the 7th consecutive week above 50%, aligning with the record streak observed in October 1990, which coincided with a major market low. Image: The Daily Shot
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread The most recent AAII U.S. investor sentiment bull-bear spread reflects ongoing pessimism among individual investors. Image: The Daily Shot
What Investors Consider the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now The risk of a trade war triggering a global recession is a pressing concern for investors, as it threatens economic growth, financial stability, and market confidence. Image: Yahoo Finance
Investor Sentiment (Retail & Institutional Composite) vs. S&P 500 Index Markets typically reach their correction lows when combined investor sentiment is extremely negative, setting the stage for a potential rebound. Image: Real Investment Advice
Foreign Investor Ownership Share of U.S. Equity Market Foreign investor holdings of U.S. stocks have reached an unprecedented 18%, setting a new record. However, upcoming trade policy shifts and global economic uncertainties could impact future foreign investment in American equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Aggregate Financial Asset Allocation Among Households, Mutual Funds, Pension Funds, and Foreign Investors With investor allocation to equities at an all-time high, the market faces increased vulnerability to volatility and substantial losses, especially in the event of a downturn. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
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
U.S. Equities – Foreign Investors’ Net Portfolio Equity Flows Foreign investors’ recent behavior in U.S. equities—marked by limited activity and stable portfolio allocations—suggests a long-term bullish outlook on the resilience of the U.S. market. Image: Deutsche Bank