US market fear and greed index

Sentiment in the US stock market on a 0 to 100 scale: the lower the value, the stronger the fear; the higher, the stronger the greed.

59.4

Greed

as of 02 Oct 2026

History

Values before 18 August 2026 were reconstructed from historical prices. Methodology, version 1

Market momentum

The S&P 500's deviation from its 125-day moving average

63.6

Weight 20 %

Market breadth

The share of stocks trading above their 200-day moving average

39.1

Weight 20 %

52-week highs and lows

New 52-week highs as a share of all new 52-week extremes

36.9

Weight 20 %

Market volatility

The VIX volatility index

81.4

Weight 20 %

Safe haven demand

Stock returns minus long-dated Treasury returns over 20 days

75.9

Weight 20 %

Components: S&P 500 momentum, market breadth, 52-week highs and lows, VIX and demand for bonds
What it is measured on: The S&P 500, the VIX, Treasuries and US stocks
Updates: Once a day, after the market closes
When there is no value: If fewer than 3 of the 5 components are available, no value is published for the day.

The indicator reflects market statistics and does not constitute individual investment advice.