How Accurate Is the Fear and Greed Index?
The Fear and Greed Index accurately reads current sentiment but is a weak forecaster. CFGI matches the
same day 79% of the time and the next day only 49%.
1
Not a crystal ball
It reads the present mood, not the future.
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Same-day fit
Around 79% in CFGI’s own data.
3
Use as context
One honest input, never the sole signal.
Source: CFGI
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