B bayinvestor Apr 21, 2009 #1 Hi, How to measure greed vs fear ? I heard people use VIX as fear indicator, is there an indicator for greed ? Thanks.
Hi, How to measure greed vs fear ? I heard people use VIX as fear indicator, is there an indicator for greed ? Thanks.
N nazzdack Apr 22, 2009 #2 1) A rising VIX is indicative of fear(pessimism). 2) A declining VIX is indicative of greed(optimism) 3) Extreme greed is reflected by "high" P/E ratios(>25), "low" dividend yields(2%<) and when the VIX is below 10.
1) A rising VIX is indicative of fear(pessimism). 2) A declining VIX is indicative of greed(optimism) 3) Extreme greed is reflected by "high" P/E ratios(>25), "low" dividend yields(2%<) and when the VIX is below 10.
E epetrov Apr 22, 2009 #3 The slope of rising prices is a measurement for greed. The slope of dropping prices is a measurement for fear.
The slope of rising prices is a measurement for greed. The slope of dropping prices is a measurement for fear.
