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Click Here NowBullish sentiment declined 2.8 percentage points to 46.6% in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This is the third time in four weeks that optimism has been below 50%. Nonetheless, bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, was above its historical average of 39% for the 24th consecutive week. This is the second longest such streak in the surveyâ??s history.
Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially flat over the next six months, rose 4.2 percentage points to 27.9%. This is a seven-week high for neutral sentiment. Nonetheless, neutral sentiment remained below its historical average of 31% for the 28th consecutive week.
Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, fell 1.3 percentage points to 25.6%. This was the 20th time in the past 23 weeks that pessimism has been below its historical average of 30%.
As stated above, bullish sentiment has come in below 50% during three out of the last four weeks. Though still high, optimism has cooled a bit from the red hot levels recorded throughout much of December and January. The continuation of the rallyâ??s current leg, better-than-expected earnings and calm market conditions are combining to keep individual investors hopeful about the direction of stock prices.
This weekâ??s special question asked AAII members about the current lack of volatility. (There have only been four days since December 3 when the S&P 500 has posted a daily gain or loss of greater than 1%.) Opinions varied, but many members thought the markets are currently experiencing a false sense of calm. A sizeable minority, however, thought the low level of volatility was justified.
Though the belief that there is a false sense of calm may sound like it contradicts with our weekly sentiment survey has been registering, I think it accurately portrays what many investors are feeling. Earnings and the economy are recovering, but there are still several underlying problems (unemployment, housing, the federal deficit, etc.). Thus, while there is optimism, there is also discomfort.
Here is a sampling of what AAII members said about the current lack of volatility:
â??Although it is very encouraging, I continue to have a low level of anxiety.â? â??Itâ??s not a false sense of calm, but more an illusion of calm. There is still some serious deleveraging going on in the economy.â? â??Itâ??s a false sense of security. Everybody is once again believing in the miracle.â? â??Itâ??s justifiedâ?¦Too many positive developments nationally and internationally with mid-term implications to ignore.â? â??I believe the lack of volatility signifies that many people may believe the good times have arrived again.â? This weekâ??s AAII Sentiment Survey results Bullish: 46.6%; down 2.8 percentage points Neutral: 27.9%; up 4.2 percentage points Bearish: 25.6%; down 1.3 percentage points Historical Averages Bullish: 39% Neutral: 31% Bearish: 30%Charles Rotblut is the author of the new book Better Good than Lucky: How Savvy Investors Create Fortune with the Risk-Reward Ratio. The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 1987 and asks AAII members whether they think stock prices will rise, remain essentially flat, or fall over the next six months. The survey period runs from Thursday (12:01 a.m.) to Wednesday (11:59 p.m.). The survey and its results are available online at http://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey
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Which commodity sectors are set to explode? Let the pros show you ...
Bullish sentiment declined 2.8 percentage points to 46.6% in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This is the third time in four weeks that optimism has been below 50%. Nonetheless, bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, was above its historical average of 39% for the 24th consecutive week. This is the second longest such streak in the surveyâ??s history.
Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially flat over the next six months, rose 4.2 percentage points to 27.9%. This is a seven-week high for neutral sentiment. Nonetheless, neutral sentiment remained below its historical average of 31% for the 28th consecutive week.
Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, fell 1.3 percentage points to 25.6%. This was the 20th time in the past 23 weeks that pessimism has been below its historical average of 30%.
As stated above, bullish sentiment has come in below 50% during three out of the last four weeks. Though still high, optimism has cooled a bit from the red hot levels recorded throughout much of December and January. The continuation of the rallyâ??s current leg, better-than-expected earnings and calm market conditions are combining to keep individual investors hopeful about the direction of stock prices.
This weekâ??s special question asked AAII members about the current lack of volatility. (There have only been four days since December 3 when the S&P 500 has posted a daily gain or loss of greater than 1%.) Opinions varied, but many members thought the markets are currently experiencing a false sense of calm. A sizeable minority, however, thought the low level of volatility was justified.
Though the belief that there is a false sense of calm may sound like it contradicts with our weekly sentiment survey has been registering, I think it accurately portrays what many investors are feeling. Earnings and the economy are recovering, but there are still several underlying problems (unemployment, housing, the federal deficit, etc.). Thus, while there is optimism, there is also discomfort.
Here is a sampling of what AAII members said about the current lack of volatility:
Charles Rotblut is the author of the new book Better Good than Lucky: How Savvy Investors Create Fortune with the Risk-Reward Ratio. The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 1987 and asks AAII members whether they think stock prices will rise, remain essentially flat, or fall over the next six months. The survey period runs from Thursday (12:01 a.m.) to Wednesday (11:59 p.m.). The survey and its results are available online at http://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey
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