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
Number of Call Options Traded Each Week Call option volume is continuing to soar. Does it suggest a future market meltdown? Image: Financial Times
Individual Investors Are Trading More Actively in Shares and Options The move to zero commissions in October and the lockdowns boosted individual investor volumes. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Shortage of U.S. Dollar A severe shortage of U.S. dollar could contribute to a decline in the volume of trade. Image: Fidelity Investments
Share of Total U.S. Equity Trading Are stock pickers an endangered species? Only one-tenth of the US equity market’s trading volumes comes from fundamental equity investors. Image: Financial Times