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The Graham Mood Index or Graham Sentiment Index , also called GMI, is a smart sentiment indicator used in financial markets to gauge whether investors are feeling optimistic (bullish) of pessimistic (bearish).
What is it
The GMI is based on a simple but powerful idea attributed to Benjamin Graham's philosophy :
When investor mood is extremely optimistic, markets tend to be overpriced.
When investor mood is extremely pessimistic, markets tend to be underpriced.
So the Graham Mood Index (GMI) tries to quantify market psychology, . It helps investors understand the emotional state of the US stock market.
Today the Graham Mood Index or GMI = 82 *** last update : 18 January 2026
The Graham Mood Index ranges from 1 to 99, where a lower value indicates fear, (potential undervaluation) and a higher value indicates greed (potential overvaluation). It helps investors understand the emotional state of the US stock market.
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