U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator – Equity Positioning With a reading of 0.8, the U.S. equity sentiment indicator is nearing stretched levels, suggesting investor sentiment is growing increasingly bullish, albeit not yet at extreme levels. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Equity Sentiment Conditions Index U.S. equity sentiment appears to be at relatively depressed levels heading into the 2024 U.S. presidential election, due to heightened uncertainty, market volatility, and concerns about potential policy shifts. Image: Pictet Asset Management
Market Sentiment Indicator Morgan Stanley’s current market sentiment indicator reflects a risk-positive outlook, suggesting that investors are optimistic about the market’s future performance. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Sentiment – Risk Appetite and Expected U.S. Equity Market Performance In November, U.S. equity investors’ risk appetite surged to its highest level in nearly four years, reflecting a significant shift in sentiment as political uncertainties eased and the U.S. macroeconomic outlook improved. Image: S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sentiment – Global Equity Risk-Love The Global Equity Risk-Love indicator, currently at the 68th percentile, has moved out of the euphoria territory, allowing for potential upside as we approach year-end. Image: BofA Predictive Analytics
Net Bullish Sentiment vs. S&P 500 Index The net difference between bulls and bears indicates overall investor sentiment and suggests a temporary pullback within a bullish market trend. Image: Real Investment Advice
Sentiment – 5-Day U.S. Put/Call Ratio Composite The rise in the 5-day put/call ratio indicates a shift from complacent levels, but the dominance of call volume suggests that the rise may not be climactic. While the market is becoming more cautious, it is not yet in panic mode. Image: BofA Global Research
Sentiment – Global Risk Demand Index The Morgan Stanley Global Risk Demand Index indicates that investors’ risk appetite is very low, which can often be seen as a contrarian indicator, where extreme pessimism might signal a potential rebound in equity markets. Image: Morgan Stanley
Combined AAII & II Sentiment The combined sentiment of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and Investors Intelligence (II) continues to be bullish, with bearish sentiment remaining notably low. Image: Topdown Charts
Sentiment Scores During Earnings Calls In recent quarters, falling inflation and the prospect of lower interest rates have had a positive impact on U.S. corporate sentiment, which is seen as a favorable sign for the U.S. economy. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Sentiment – U.S. Put Call Ratio Composite A relatively low put/call ratio is often interpreted as a sign of heightened bullish sentiment or greed in the market, which is frequently viewed as a contrarian indicator. Image: The Daily Shot