Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index At 56.28, the Greed and Fear Index remains in neutral territory, far from panic or euphoria. If markets hold steady through earnings season, investors could get a window to add exposure in the weeks ahead. Image: Real Investment Advice
Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment At 38, the Fear & Greed Index remains in fear territory, not panic. Better news could help U.S. stocks push higher. Image: Cable News Network
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment With the NAAIM Exposure Index at 86.76, active managers remain firmly bullish on U.S. stocks, keeping equity exposure high without reaching euphoric levels. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index tracks the two-week average of U.S. equity exposure reported by NAAIM members. Image: The Daily Chartbook
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment The NAAIM Exposure Index at 79.70 shows that active managers are still risk-on, with robust U.S. equity exposure and a bullish outlook. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index represents the two-week moving average exposure to U.S. equity markets reported by NAAIM members. Image: NAAIM
AAII Investor Sentiment Bull Minus Bear Spread The AAII bull-bear spread points to a balanced mood among U.S. retail investors who expect stock prices to decline in the near term—a condition that could set the stage for a sharper move in either direction. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
S&P 500 Ratio to Its 200-DMA and AAII Investor Sentiment Bull Minus Bear Spread Historically, very low investor sentiment has not only signaled caution but also suggested further upside in U.S. equities, offering opportunities for contrarian investors. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings While AAII U.S. investor pessimism has eased to a 20-week low, bearish sentiment remains modestly elevated relative to historical averages, indicating that caution lingers even as market conditions improve. Image: The Daily Shot
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
Investor Sentiment – S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Below 40 The NAAIM index dropping below 40 is often interpreted as active investment managers selling equities at market bottoms, signaling a potential short-term market bottom. Image: Real Investment Advice
Investor Sentiment – Fear & Frenzy Index Investor sentiment remains overly optimistic. Is it time to be cautious? Image: True Insights
Treasury Investor Sentiment Investor sentiment on Treasuries continues fall. Image: The Daily Shot