The Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator designed to gauge the overall emotional state of stock market participants, oscillating between Fear and Greed. It helps investors understand market extremes, potentially identifying over-sold (fearful) or over-bought (greedy) conditions.
Interpreting the Index (Typical Ranges)
Extreme Fear (0-25): Widespread pessimism.
Fear (25-45): General caution.
Neutral (45-55): Balanced sentiment.
Greed (55-75): Growing optimism.
Extreme Greed (75-100): High levels of euphoria/complacency.
How to Use This Dashboard
Gauge: Shows the most recent Fear & Greed score and its corresponding sentiment category (e.g., Fear, Greed).
Line Chart: Displays the historical trend of the index over time.
Time Period Buttons (1W, 1M, 1Y, 5Y, 10Y, All): Click these buttons to view the data for the selected period. 'All' shows the full available history.
Interaction: You can zoom the chart with your mouse wheel and pan (drag) the chart by clicking and dragging or by holding down the spacebar.
Tips for Interpretation
Contrarian Indicator: Extreme Fear might signal potential buying opportunities, while Extreme Greed could indicate market tops.
Context Matters: Use this index alongside other forms of analysis. It reflects sentiment, not guarantees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is the chart flat in some areas? The chart displays daily closing values. There is no data for weekends or market holidays, which may cause flat lines in zoomed-in views.
Is "Current Sentiment" real-time? Live data is fetched periodically (e.g., every 15 minutes).