# Fear and Greed Index

The Fear and Greed Index is 18 (Extreme Fear) as of October 16, 2026, unchanged from the previous close.

## Current reading

- **Index:** 18 / 100
- **Zone:** Extreme Fear
- **As of:** 2026-10-16

## History

| Period | Reading |
| --- | --- |
| Previous close | 18 |
| 1 week ago | 47 |
| 1 month ago | 27 |
| 3 months ago | 42 |
| 1 year ago | 23 |

## About this site

Track the Fear and Greed Index live, then research, chart and backtest the
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Compare the index against any stock or ETF, and see the correlation between
sentiment and price, on the [FearGreed Dashboard](https://feargreedflow.com/dashboard).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Fear and Greed Index today?

The Fear and Greed Index is 18 (Extreme Fear) as of October 16, 2026.

### 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://feargreedflow.com/api/fear-greed as JSON and https://feargreedflow.com/api/fear-greed/csv as CSV, with no key or signup required.

## Machine-readable resources

- [API catalog](https://feargreedflow.com/.well-known/api-catalog) (RFC 9727)
- [OpenAPI description](https://feargreedflow.com/openapi.json)
- [API documentation](https://feargreedflow.com/api-access/docs)