Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction

Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction Margin debt continues to rise, remaining below extreme levels. This reflects the optimism among market participants and has the potential to drive further upward momentum in U.S. stock prices. Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 vs. Margin Debt

S&P 500 vs. Margin Debt Margin debt boosts market gains as investors leverage to increase buying power. The recent rise in margin debt confirms exuberance and raises worries of a market correction. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 – Margin Debt vs. Long-Term Trend

S&P 500 – Margin Debt vs. Long-Term Trend A rise in the ratio of margin debt to the S&P 500 market cap could indicate a bullish outlook for the U.S. stock market, potentially signaling confidence in the market’s upward trajectory. Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 and 12-Month Rate of Change in Margin Debt

S&P 500 and 12-Month Rate of Change in Margin Debt The rise in margin debt in June and July can be seen as a bullish signal for U.S. equities, indicating increased optimism and risk appetite among investors. Image: BofA Global Research Click the Image to Enlarge

S&P 500 Index and Margin Debt

S&P 500 Index and Margin Debt Can the YoY change in margin debt be interpreted as a positive sign for the S&P 500? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

FINRA Margin Debt and 12-Month Z-Score

FINRA Margin Debt and 12-Month Z-Score Is the current 12-month z-score for margin debt a contrarian bullish signal for U.S. stocks? Image: BofA Global Research

S&P 500 Index vs. Margin Debt

S&P 500 Index vs. Margin Debt Should investors be worried that the margin debt growth rate falls below 50%? Image: Lohman Econometrics