Market Temperature (11/02)

The fear and greed index was developed by CNNMoney to measure two of the primary emotions that influence how much investors are willing to pay for stocks.

The fear and greed index is measured on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. In theory, the index can be used to gauge whether the stock market is fairly priced. This is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect.

Fear & Greed Index
What emotion is driving the market?

Market Momentum: Extreme Greed
The S&P 500 is 5.75% above its 125-day average. This is further above the average than has been typical during the last two years and rapid increases like this often indicate extreme greed.

Last changed Oct 27 from a Greed rating.

Stock Price Strength: Fear
The number of stocks hitting 52-week highs exceeds the number hitting lows but is at the lower end of its range, indicating fear.

Last changed Oct 27 from an Extreme Fear rating.

Market Volatility: Neutral
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is at 16.41. This is a neutral reading and indicates that market risks appear low.

Last changed Oct 4 from an Extreme Fear rating.