Fear and Greed Index Today
Current reading
The Fear and Greed Index is 59 (Greed) as of August 27, 2026, unchanged from the previous close.
The Fear and Greed Index is updated daily. This page shows the current reading in plain text, alongside the readings from one week, one month, three months, and one year ago.
| Period | Reading | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Latest (August 27, 2026) | 59 | Greed |
| Previous close | 59 | Greed |
| 1 week ago | 53 | Neutral |
| 1 month ago | 38 | Fear |
| 3 months ago | 61 | Greed |
| 1 year ago | 59 | Greed |
The index runs from 0 to 100. 0-25 is Extreme Fear, 25-45 is Fear, 45-55 is Neutral, 55-75 is Greed, 75-100 is Extreme Greed.
How to read the number
The Fear and Greed Index is a contrarian sentiment gauge on a 0-100 scale. A reading below 25 means investors are in Extreme Fear, historically the point at which markets have been oversold. A reading above 75 means Extreme Greed, which has often preceded pullbacks. The index is not a timing signal and can sit at an extreme for weeks at a time.
What goes into the index
Seven inputs are combined into the single score: market momentum measured against the S&P 500's 125-day moving average, stock price strength, stock price breadth, the put/call options ratio, market volatility as measured by the VIX, junk bond demand, and safe haven demand. Each sub-indicator is charted separately on the main dashboard.
Compare sentiment against a stock
The reading on its own says nothing about a particular holding. To see whether sentiment has actually moved with a stock, overlay the index on that stock's price and read the correlation: Fear and Greed vs SPY, vs QQQ, vs NVDA, or any other ticker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fear and Greed Index today?
The Fear and Greed Index is 59 (Greed) as of August 27, 2026, unchanged from the previous close.
What does the Fear and Greed Index measure?
The Fear and Greed Index measures stock market sentiment on a 0-100 scale from seven inputs: market momentum against the S&P 500 125-day average, stock price strength, stock price breadth, the put/call options ratio, market volatility (VIX), junk bond demand, and safe haven demand. Readings of 0-25 are Extreme Fear, 25-45 Fear, 45-55 Neutral, 55-75 Greed, and 75-100 Extreme Greed.
Is a low Fear and Greed Index reading bullish or bearish?
Low readings mean investors are fearful, which contrarian investors read as a potential buying opportunity, while high readings mean investors are greedy and markets may be overextended. The index is a sentiment gauge, not a timing signal, and it can stay at an extreme for weeks.
How does the Fear and Greed Index correlate with individual stocks?
Correlation varies by ticker. This site computes the Pearson correlation coefficient between the index and any stock or ETF you enter, over whichever date range you are viewing, so you can measure the relationship rather than assume it. A coefficient near +1 means sentiment and price moved together, near -1 means they moved opposite, and near 0 means no linear relationship.
Can I download the Fear and Greed Index history?
Yes. The full daily series is free at https://fearandgreedgraph.com/api/fear-greed as JSON and https://fearandgreedgraph.com/api/fear-greed/csv as CSV, with no key or signup required.
The full daily history is free to download as JSON and CSV, and charted on the history page.