Fear & Greed Extremes

Understand market emotion and what it can mean for risk and positioning.

Extreme Fear

0-20

Often coincides with panic selling and rebound opportunities.

21-40

Cautious sentiment, generally risk-off.

41-60

Balanced sentiment with no clear emotional edge.

61-80

Risk appetite is elevated and momentum can extend.

81-100

Crowding risk rises and pullbacks become more likely.

Use sentiment extremes as a context tool, not a timing signal by itself.