What Affects the Stock Fear and Greed Index?
The Stock Fear and Greed Index blends inputs like momentum, volatility, breadth and demand for safety.
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Several inputs
Momentum, breadth, volatility and safe-haven demand.
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Breadth matters
How many stocks rise, not just the index.
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Volatility and bonds
The VIX and the flight to safety move it.
Source: CFGI
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