Market Temperature (10/21)

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: Greed
The S&P 500 is 4.57% above its 125-day average. This is further above the average than has been typical during the last two years and indicates greed on the part of investors.

Last changed Oct 19 from a Neutral rating.

Market Volatility: Neutral
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is at 15.49. This is a neutral reading and indicates that market risks appear low.

Last changed Oct 4 from an Extreme Fear rating.

Put and Call Options: Greed
During the last five trading days, volume in put options has lagged volume in call options by 58.40% as investors make bullish bets in their portfolios. However, this among the lowest levels of put buying seen during the last two years, indicating greed on the part of investors.

Last changed Oct 18 from a Fear rating.