Fear And Greed Index Signals Stock Market Treads on Extreme Greed Ahead Of Key FOMC
Fear and Greed Index that indicates how investor sentiment influences stock prices hits 80, which is its highest level in the last four and half months. The index suggests the markets are getting too greedy.
The index value is an equal-weighted average of the following seven stock market indicators. Out of the seven indicators, Market Volatility is the only one that is still neutral. All other indicators are signaling some level of greed.
1. Market momentum
The index measures market momentum by comparing the $S&P 500 Index(.SPX.US$ to its rolling average over the past 125 days. Positive momentum—when the current value of the index is higher than the 125-day average—skews the index towards greed.
2. Stock price strength
The stock price strength compares the number of NYSE stocks trading at their 52-week highs vs. those trading at 52-week lows. More highs than lows indicates a higher level of investor greed.
3. Stock price breadth
Trading volume can also reflect how investors are feeling. This measure looks at the amount, or volume, of shares on the NYSE that are rising compared to the number of shares that are falling. A low (or even negative) number is a bearish sign.
4. Put and call options
A put gives you the option to sell a security at a future date, and a call allows you to buy a security later. The ratio of put options to call options can show whether investors largely expect to be selling or buying going forward.
When the ratio of puts to calls is rising, it is usually a sign investors are growing more nervous. A ratio above 1 is considered bearish.
5. Market volatility
The index uses the 50-day moving average of the $CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index(.VIX.US$ to measure market volatility. VIX tracks short-term S&P 500 options activity. A rising average shows a more fearful environment, while a declining average can reflect investor optimism.
VIX is supposed to be a leading indicator of market sentiment changes, though its predictive record isn't perfect.
6. Safe haven demand
When investors get nervous, they often seek safety by increasing bond exposures and reducing stock exposures. The safe haven demand element of the Fear and Greed Index measures this phenomenon by comparing the prior 20-day returns of Treasury bonds vs. stocks. When the demand for stocks is higher, investors are feeling greedier. If bonds are outperforming stocks, investors are more cautious.
7. Junk bond demand
The index measures junk bond demand via the yield spread between junk bonds and investment-grade bonds. When the difference in yield is smaller, investors are open to more risk or are greedier. A larger yield spread shows a more cautious or fearful investing climate.
Source: CNN
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