Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment The current reading of the Fear & Greed Index, which currently stands at 24, indicates a prevailing sentiment of heightened fear among investors in the U.S. stock market. Image: Cable News Network
Different Market Sentiment Indicators Some market sentiment indicators remain risk-on, reflecting a positive outlook among investors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index The Market Greed/Fear Index stands at 53.75. This indicates a level of rationality in the U.S. stock market, which can be seen as a positive sign. Image: Real Investment Advice
Sentiment Indicator and Stock Positioning The GS sentiment indicator is back to neutral. It indicates a balanced sentiment among investors, with neither excessive optimism nor excessive pessimism. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Sentiment – 5-Day U.S. Put/Call Ratio Composite To generate a tactically bullish capitulation signal, the composite 5-day U.S. put/call ratio needs to show more signs of fear in the market. Image: BofA Global Research
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment 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. The NAAIM Exposure Index stands at 54.33, active investment managers are less optimistic. Image: National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM)
Market Sentiment Indicator Morgan Stanley’s market sentiment indicator is neutral. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Sentiment – Global PMI and Risk Appetite Indicator The GS risk appetite indicator remaining elevated suggests that investors have a high appetite for risk in the financial markets. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Sentiment – Risk Appetite and Expected U.S. Equity Market Performance The risk appetite of U.S. equity investors cools this month as the risk of a U.S. recession diminishes. Image: S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P 500 Average Negative Sentiment Score YoY vs. Quarterly EPS YoY (Leading Indicator) The significant increase in corporate sentiment indicates a potential recovery in earnings, which is good news. Image: BofA Global Research