How Accurate Is the Fear and Greed Index Historically?
In CFGI data, sentiment matched market direction 79% of the time on the same day but only 49% the next
day.
1
Tracks mood well
It has captured fear and greed across cycles.
2
Not predictive
It does not call the exact turn.
3
Extremes matter most
That is where the read carries weight.
Source: CFGI
Markets