Indicator notes

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on August 12, 2025: 61.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2025, was 51.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 73.3 versus 44.4 and “Sector breadth” at 48.9 versus 43.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on August 8, 2025: 46.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on August 7, 2025, was 35.6 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 11.3 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 15 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 60.2 versus 27.7 and “Sector momentum” at 42.8 versus 34.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on July 18, 2025: 39.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 17, 2025, was 50.2 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 10.3 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 43.1 versus 85.2 and “Sector breadth” at 49.3 versus 48.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on July 17, 2025: 50.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 16, 2025, was 39.3 (“Fear”): the index rose sharply by 10.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 85.2 versus 43.0 and “Sector breadth” at 48.1 versus 45.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on July 11, 2025: 36.3 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on July 10, 2025, was 54.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 18.1 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 65.0 versus 98.9 and “Stock price strength” at 15.2 versus 42.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on July 9, 2025: 54.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on July 8, 2025, was 55.0 (“Greed”): the index fell slightly by 0.2 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 49.1 versus 50.5 and “Sector momentum” at 28.5 versus 28.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on June 27, 2025: 57.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on June 26, 2025, was 49.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 41.9 versus 16.0 and “Sector momentum” at 38.2 versus 34.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on June 24, 2025: 46.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on June 23, 2025, was 43.1 (“Fear”): the index rose by 3.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 89.2 versus 82.4 and “Sector momentum” at 33.8 versus 29.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on June 20, 2025: 42.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on June 19, 2025, was 49.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 7.0 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 13 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.7 versus 41.1 and “Sector momentum” at 30.3 versus 31.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on June 2, 2025: 47.7 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 30, 2025, was 44.5 (“Fear”): the index rose by 3.2 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 72.9 versus 60.0 and “Sector momentum” at 41.6 versus 41.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 22, 2025: 41.6 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 21, 2025, was 47.2 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 5.6 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.4 versus 39.4 and “Sector volatility” at 73.3 versus 68.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 21, 2025: 47.2 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 20, 2025, was 41.8 (“Fear”): the index rose by 5.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 39.4 versus 15.3 and “Sector momentum” at 40.0 versus 44.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 19, 2025: 42.8 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on May 16, 2025, was 46.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 3.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.2 versus 39.0 and “Sector momentum” at 51.5 versus 47.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on May 8, 2025: 45.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on May 7, 2025, was 41.6 (“Fear”): the index rose by 3.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 61.8 versus 48.1 and “Sector momentum” at 46.9 versus 45.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 29, 2025: 43.4 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 28, 2025, was 52.3 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 8.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 38.0 versus 68.1 and “Sector momentum” at 67.2 versus 75.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 28, 2025: 52.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2025, was 43.8 (“Fear”): the index rose by 8.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 16 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 68.1 versus 38.1 and “Sector momentum” at 75.3 versus 73.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 4, 2025: 34.1 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 3, 2025, was 48.0 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 13.9 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 33.0 versus 60.4 and “Sector momentum” at 39.0 versus 65.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 27, 2025: 53.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on March 26, 2025, was 58.6 (“Greed”): the index fell by 4.8 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 67.6 versus 79.3 and “Sector momentum” at 72.3 versus 77.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 24, 2025: 60.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 21, 2025, was 71.5: the index fell sharply by 11.4 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 36.1 versus 71.1 and “Sector breadth” at 45.9 versus 52.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 21, 2025: 71.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 20, 2025, was 77.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 5.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 71.1 versus 86.6 and “Sector momentum” at 86.8 versus 90.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 19, 2025: 80.6 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 18, 2025, was 73.1 (“Greed”): the index rose by 7.5 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 94.8 versus 71.0 and “Sector momentum” at 91.8 versus 88.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 18, 2025: 73.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 17, 2025, was 76.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 71.0 versus 86.3 and “Sector volatility” at 79.7 versus 73.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on March 17, 2025: 76.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on March 14, 2025, was 57.7 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 18.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 12 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 86.3 versus 36.0 and “Sector volatility” at 73.5 versus 56.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on February 27, 2025: 73.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 26, 2025, was 76.5 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 2.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector breadth” at 79.1 versus 83.4 and “Sector momentum” at 81.1 versus 85.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on February 24, 2025: 78.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 21, 2025, was 66.5 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 12.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 70.7 versus 36.2 and “Sector volatility” at 61.4 versus 53.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on February 20, 2025: 67.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 19, 2025, was 80.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 13.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Extreme Greed” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 36.2 versus 86.2 and “Sector momentum” at 90.2 versus 92.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on February 12, 2025: 82.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on February 11, 2025, was 69.7 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 12.3 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 94.7 versus 36.8 and “Sector volatility” at 74.3 versus 96.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 31, 2025: 66.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 30, 2025, was 75.4 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 9.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 36.6 versus 74.7 and “Sector momentum” at 59.0 versus 63.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 30, 2025: 75.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 29, 2025, was 73.7 (“Greed”): the index rose slightly by 1.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector momentum” at 63.8 versus 60.6 and “Sector breadth” at 75.3 versus 72.5. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on January 28, 2025: 72.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on January 27, 2025, was 61.1: the index rose sharply by 11.5 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 5 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 74.9 versus 36.8 and “Sector momentum” at 57.6 versus 51.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.