Market Mood was coined by influential investor and researcher Benjamin Graham.  In his 1949 book “The Intelligent Investor” Graham uses the allegory of ‘Mr Market’ to explain the stock market mood. 
The metaphorical figure "Mr. Market" is a hypothetical investor who is driven by panic, euphoria, and apathy on any given day, and approaches his investing as a reaction to his mood.
Modern interpretations would describe Mr. Market randomly swinging from bouts of optimism to moods of pessimism.
source : investopedia

The concept behind Mr. Market - Graham's metaphor for the collective mind of investors -  is simple.  But the question is :  is it possible to somehow 'measure' Mr Market's mood ?

It is certainly worth a try : I designed the Graham Mood Index to get a sense of Mr Market's current mood. 

The Graham Mood Index, also called Graham Sentiment Index,  is represented in a numerical value ranging from 1 to 99.

       below 7 : extreme fear
       below 15 : fear
       20 to 35 :  indicates pessimism
       40 to 60 :  neutral
       65 to 80 : demonstrates optimism
       above  85 : greed

Use the GMI ( Graham Mood Index ) to understand the overall market sentiment and decide accordingly.

StockMarketMoodToday.com is a website dedicated to help stock investors analyze the stock market from a sentiment perspective.
A good starting point for sentiment analysis is the Graham Mood Index.
Keeping an eye on the overall stock market sentiment and mood is a small thing that could make a big difference.

You will see !

Next to sentiment analysis on the overall stock market ,  you can find strategy 1 and strategy 2.

The Graham Mood Index is an attempt to measure the overall stock market mood in the US stock markets.

The closer the Graham Mood Index gets to 1, the more likely it is that investors are probably selling too heavily and probably undervaluing the market. As the index rises toward 99 it means that investors are probably buying too heavily and probably overvaluing the market. StockMarketMoodToday.com publishes its Graham Mood Index at least 2 times a week.

Hopefully, the Graham Mood Index can benefit you, sooner or later, in making your own trading and investing better.

Important : Don't judge too quickly. Follow up on stock mood and stock sentiment changes for at least 3 months.

The concept of emotions running the markets is rooted in the history of investing. Ever since Benjamin Graham’s adage to Mr. Market in his book 'The Intelligent Investor', it has been clear that panic, euphoria, and apathy are what cause upswing and downswings.

Market sentiment is a powerful force driven by emotions and perceptions. It impacts investors' decisions, from day traders to long-term investors, and helps identify opportunities.

Market sentiment reminds us that finance is a human endeavor, and understanding it empowers traders and investors to make informed choices in the dynamic world of finance.


In a nutshell : emotions are what drive the market, not necessarily fundamentals. 

Market sentiment plays a vital role in finance, influencing the behavior of investors and shaping the direction of financial markets.

Many investors are emotional and reactionary, and fear and greed sentiment indicators can alert investors to their own emotions and biases that can influence their decisions.

However, it's necessary to approach sentiment indicators with a balanced perspective. While market sentiment indicators could provide critical insights, they should not be treated as the sole judge of the financial market's future.

We can only try to measure market mood or sentiment.  It is an attempt.  Over the years, various gauges have been devised to capture the influence of investor emotions.

These 9 indicators that can be used to get an idea of the stock market sentiment.  The Graham Mood Index or GMI is one of them. 

• Graham Mood Index
• Fear and Greed Index
• AAII Sentiment Survey
• Market Mood Index
• iSaham Market Mood Index
• NAAIM Exposure Index
• Equity Put / Call ratio
• VIX
• VIX Put / Call ratio

No , the Graham Mood Index is not built for forecasting.  It is important to recognize that the Graham Mood Index is not predictive in nature. 
Just to keep a finger on the pulse. It helps to stay focused. 
The Graham Mood Index is , just like any other fear and greed index , a small piece of information that adds to a bias, no more than that.

The Graham Mood Index is different from any other 'fear and greed index' , 'market mood index' or 'investor sentiment index' because
the GMI (Graham Mood Index) moves faster.

The starting point of my sentiment analysis is always the GMI or  Graham Mood Index  : an unique index to gauge the current market sentiment. 

Rather than being swayed by the capricious nature of stock prices, stock investors consistently focus on the underlying business value.  Investors belief that investing in companies with strong business models and potential will, given enough time, yield solid returns. It's not about quick wins or fleeting market trends but about investing in a business's inherent value bought at a fair price.
Value investors seek to buy stocks at a price less than their intrinsic value, providing a margin of safety to protect against capital loss.
Value investing requires investors to be patient and disciplined, as undervalued stocks may take time to appreciate.

Trading is the opposite : it is about quick wins , trying to reap profits from short-term movements in stock prices. 
First check overall stock market mood. Then gain a sense for the bias of a specific stock : short term bullish or bearish.

What a stock investor must be wary of are the huge fluctuations in the near term as a result of exuberant optimism and pessimism. However these mood swings can be used to her/his advantage. If s/he invests with a long-term mindset and invest in good companies when Mr. Market is feeling especially run down  ( GMI below 20 ), s/he will reap the gains of both quality fundamentals, as well as those from Mr. Market’s positive mood swing.

Make sure to spend a few minutes browsing through this FAQ. 
Don't have any questions ?  Continue to see the Sentiment Blog.

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