Fear & Greed Index
Market sentiment indicator tracking emotion and momentum across US equities
Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Current Sentiment
Market sentiment indicator showing fear at 26. Higher values suggest market euphoria and potential selling opportunities, while lower values indicate extreme fear and buying opportunities.
Historical Sentiment vs S&P 500
Historical data shows a -20% correlation between the Fear & Greed Index and the S&P 500. Extreme fear readings below 10 averaged 9.34% gains for the S&P 500 over 30 days vs 0% during extreme greed periods.