Sentiment Survey Latest Archive
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Bounces Back
July 30 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their opinion is of new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
July 30 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their opinion is of new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Plunges
July 23 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think inflation in the second half of 2026 will compare to inflation in the first half of the year.
July 23 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think inflation in the second half of 2026 will compare to inflation in the first half of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Spikes
July 16 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they’ve changed their approach to investing recently.
July 16 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they’ve changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops
July 09 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the stock market’s year-to-date return compares to their expectations at the start of 2026.
July 09 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the stock market’s year-to-date return compares to their expectations at the start of 2026.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Plummets
July 02 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if their portfolios are "all American," or if they also diversify internationally [via stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and/or mutual funds]?
July 02 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if their portfolios are "all American," or if they also diversify internationally [via stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and/or mutual funds]?
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Leaps
June 25 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has influenced their economic expectations.
June 25 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has influenced their economic expectations.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Draws Back
June 18 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
June 18 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Surges
June 11 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if there is a bubble in stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI).
June 11 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if there is a bubble in stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI).
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Steps Down
June 04 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
June 04 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Reappears
May 28 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week's special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to the start of the year.
May 28 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week's special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to the start of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Disappears
May 21 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the earnings guidance given by companies during first-quarter 2026 earnings season.
May 21 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the earnings guidance given by companies during first-quarter 2026 earnings season.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Drops
May 14 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
May 14 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Eases
May 07 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
May 07 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Recoils
April 30 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
April 30 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Roars
April 23 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or too bearish right now.
April 23 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or too bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
April 16 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if their inflation expectations have changed since the end of February.
April 16 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if their inflation expectations have changed since the end of February.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Retreats
April 09 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what changes, if any, they’ve made to their portfolio since the start of the Iran war.
April 09 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what changes, if any, they’ve made to their portfolio since the start of the Iran war.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Drops
April 02 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices are affecting their perception of the economy.
April 02 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices are affecting their perception of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pulls Back
March 26 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
March 26 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Leaps
March 19 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
March 19 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Spikes
March 12 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the military conflict with Iran is having on their short-term outlook for stocks.
March 12 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the military conflict with Iran is having on their short-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Leads
March 05 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception of inflation is.
March 05 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception of inflation is.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
February 26 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe earnings guidance given by companies during fourth-quarter 2025 earnings season.
February 26 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe earnings guidance given by companies during fourth-quarter 2025 earnings season.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Leaps
February 19 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they prefer companies to return cash to shareholders.
February 19 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they prefer companies to return cash to shareholders.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rebounds
February 12 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how many quarter-point (0.25%) interest rate cuts they think the Federal Reserve will make this year.
February 12 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how many quarter-point (0.25%) interest rate cuts they think the Federal Reserve will make this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Jumps
February 05 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
February 05 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Tumbles
January 29 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
January 29 2026 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Retracts
January 22 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their performance forecast for the S&P 500 index is in 2026.
January 22 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their performance forecast for the S&P 500 index is in 2026.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Jumps
January 15 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed in 2025 relative to their expectations.
January 15 2026 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed in 2025 relative to their expectations.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Dips
January 08 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
January 08 2026 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Ticks Up
December 18 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the rise of passive investing (index funds/ETFs) affected their investing strategy.
December 18 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the rise of passive investing (index funds/ETFs) affected their investing strategy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Increases Modestly
December 11 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
December 11 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Spikes
December 04 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving is.
December 04 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving is.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Draws Back
November 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they view the current level of market concentration in mega-cap technology stocks.
November 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they view the current level of market concentration in mega-cap technology stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Takes Flight
November 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact they think the government shutdown is having on the economy.
November 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact they think the government shutdown is having on the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Jumps
November 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points.
November 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises
October 30 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they will be giving out to kids this Halloween.
October 30 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they will be giving out to kids this Halloween.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Dips
October 23 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or too bearish right now.
October 23 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or too bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Sinks
October 16 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
October 16 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Persists
October 09 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
October 09 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which market-capitalization style of stocks they expect to outperform over the next six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises
October 02 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they hold gold or other precious metals in their portfolio, either directly or through an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
October 02 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they hold gold or other precious metals in their portfolio, either directly or through an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Hesitates
September 25 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
September 25 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Skyrockets
September 18 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members where they would put the odds of a recession occurring before the end of this year.
September 18 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members where they would put the odds of a recession occurring before the end of this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pushes Higher
September 11 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
September 11 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Reverses
September 04 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
September 04 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pulls Back
August 28 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their sentiment toward the stock market has changed since the start of the year.
August 28 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their sentiment toward the stock market has changed since the start of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Hesitates
August 21 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the updated earnings guidance given by companies during the second-quarter 2025 earnings season.
August 21 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the updated earnings guidance given by companies during the second-quarter 2025 earnings season.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Slides
August 14 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
August 14 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Spikes
August 07 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
August 07 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Makes a Comeback
July 31 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
July 31 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Returns
July 24 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think tariffs will impact economic growth in the second half of 2025.
July 24 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think tariffs will impact economic growth in the second half of 2025.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pushes Through
July 17 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
July 17 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back
July 10 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the stock market’s year-to-date return compares to their expectations at the start of 2025.
July 10 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the stock market’s year-to-date return compares to their expectations at the start of 2025.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Makes a Breakthrough
July 03 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on the new tax legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, being debated in Congress.
July 03 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on the new tax legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, being debated in Congress.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Creeps Up
June 26 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
June 26 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls
June 12 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
June 12 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Increases
June 05 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
June 05 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Makes a Comeback
May 29 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
May 29 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Dips
May 22 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the updated earnings guidance given by companies during the first-quarter 2025 earnings season.
May 22 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the updated earnings guidance given by companies during the first-quarter 2025 earnings season.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops
May 15 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
May 15 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Leaps
May 08 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what source most influences their stock market sentiment.
May 08 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what source most influences their stock market sentiment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Returns
May 01 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they expect market volatility to change over the next six months.
May 01 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they expect market volatility to change over the next six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Ticks Up
April 24 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their sentiment toward the stock market has changed since the start of the year.
April 24 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their sentiment toward the stock market has changed since the start of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Grows
April 17 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring.
April 17 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what type of stocks they are favoring.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Bumps Up
April 10 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
April 10 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Surges
April 03 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they hold gold or other precious metals in their portfolio, either directly or through an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
April 03 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they hold gold or other precious metals in their portfolio, either directly or through an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops
March 27 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
March 27 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Creeps Up
March 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members where they put the odds of a recession occurring before the end of the year.
March 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members where they put the odds of a recession occurring before the end of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Climbs
March 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
March 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Increases
March 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
March 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Launches
February 27 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
February 27 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Retracts
February 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
February 20 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls
February 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks declined. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think tariffs will impact the economy.
February 13 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks declined. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think tariffs will impact the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
February 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
February 06 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Returns
January 30 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how realistic analyst expectations for earnings growth are this year.
January 30 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how realistic analyst expectations for earnings growth are this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Skyrockets
January 23 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what, if any, changes they expect to make to their portfolios this year.
January 23 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what, if any, changes they expect to make to their portfolios this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Drops
January 16 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their performance forecast for the S&P 500 index in 2025 is.
January 16 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their performance forecast for the S&P 500 index in 2025 is.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Expands
January 09 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed in 2024 relative to their expectations at the beginning of the year.
January 09 2025 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed in 2024 relative to their expectations at the beginning of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Contracts
January 02 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
January 02 2025 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
December 19 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on bitcoin.
December 19 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their opinion on bitcoin.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back
December 12 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
December 12 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Leaps Back
December 05 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. Over the holiday week, we asked AAII members what their favorite thing was to eat on Thanksgiving.
December 05 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. Over the holiday week, we asked AAII members what their favorite thing was to eat on Thanksgiving.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Sinks
November 21 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points at the start of this month.
November 21 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points at the start of this month.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Plunges
November 14 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the outcome of U.S. elections is impacting their short-term outlook for stocks.
November 14 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the outcome of U.S. elections is impacting their short-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Plummets
November 07 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their perception on inflation.
November 07 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members their perception on inflation.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Dips
October 31 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think will realize the highest returns over the next five years.
October 31 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think will realize the highest returns over the next five years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Plummets
October 24 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting earnings.
October 24 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Spikes
October 17 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
October 17 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops
October 10 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
October 10 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls
October 03 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the November elections are currently affecting their expectations for the stock market.
October 03 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the November elections are currently affecting their expectations for the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Ticks Up
September 26 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.50 percentage points.
September 26 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.50 percentage points.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Leaps
September 19 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
September 19 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
September 12 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of the current state of the housing market.
September 12 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of the current state of the housing market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
September 05 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they are postponing any investment moves until after the November election.
September 05 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they are postponing any investment moves until after the November election.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Increases
August 29 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they believe gold’s recent record high prices are sustainable over the next year.
August 29 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they believe gold’s recent record high prices are sustainable over the next year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Skyrockets
August 22 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of second-quarter 2024 earnings.
August 22 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of second-quarter 2024 earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops
August 15 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
August 15 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Jumps
August 08 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
August 08 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors increased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Decreases
August 01 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
August 01 2024 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Decreases
July 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates before the end of the year.
July 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates before the end of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Decreases
July 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
July 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Increases
July 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they were concerned about the concentration—meaning the influence of a small number of stocks—in the S&P 500 index.
July 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they were concerned about the concentration—meaning the influence of a small number of stocks—in the S&P 500 index.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Decreases
June 27 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they think is most important as companies report second-quarter 2024 earnings.
June 27 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they think is most important as companies report second-quarter 2024 earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
June 20 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
June 20 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls
June 13 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
June 13 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
June 06 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which investing products they are using the most to generate interest income.
June 06 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which investing products they are using the most to generate interest income.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls
May 30 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the meme stock comeback will affect investors’ asset allocation decisions.
May 30 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the meme stock comeback will affect investors’ asset allocation decisions.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Falls
May 23 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of first-quarter 2024 earnings.
May 23 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of first-quarter 2024 earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls Slightly
May 16 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
May 16 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls Below Average
May 09 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
May 09 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises Above Average
May 02 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they believe gold’s recent record high prices are sustainable over the next year.
May 02 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they believe gold’s recent record high prices are sustainable over the next year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises Above Average
April 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks surged. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of the current state of the housing market.
April 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks surged. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of the current state of the housing market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps to Highest Level Since November
April 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks surged. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
April 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks surged. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Decreases for Second Consecutive Week
April 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the S&P 500 index’s 10.2% rise in the first quarter of 2024 had on them.
April 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the S&P 500 index’s 10.2% rise in the first quarter of 2024 had on them.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
April 04 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
April 04 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises
March 28 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
March 28 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
March 21 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
March 21 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks significantly increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls but Remains Above Average
March 14 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of fourth-quarter 2023 earnings.
March 14 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of fourth-quarter 2023 earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to Unusually High Level
March 07 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they have changed their approach to investing recently.
March 07 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they have changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Decreases
February 29 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the November elections are affecting their expectations for the stock market.
February 29 2024 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members how the November elections are affecting their expectations for the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Increases
February 22 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
February 22 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members which factor is most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls
February 15 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
February 15 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Increases
February 08 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
February 08 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks increased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Skyrockets While Neutral Sentiment Decreases
February 01 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks skyrocketed. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the record high of the S&P 500 index had on their short-term outlook for stocks.
February 01 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks skyrocketed. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the record high of the S&P 500 index had on their short-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises Again
January 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment increased among individual investors. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting fourth-quarter 2023 earnings.
January 25 2024 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment increased among individual investors. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting fourth-quarter 2023 earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls While Neutral Sentiment Rises
January 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell, while neutral sentiment rose above its historical average. This week’s special question asked AAII members which fixed-income instrument they are overweighting in their portfolios.
January 18 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell, while neutral sentiment rose above its historical average. This week’s special question asked AAII members which fixed-income instrument they are overweighting in their portfolios.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Stays Flat
January 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks was flat. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class will realize the highest returns over the next five years.
January 11 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks was flat. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class will realize the highest returns over the next five years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Continues Its Climb
January 04 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased while pessimism decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the rebound in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
January 04 2024 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased while pessimism decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the rebound in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
AAII Sentiment Survey: 1,900th Reporting Week; Optimism Pulls Back
December 28 2023 by AAII Staff
In the AAII Sentiment Survey’s 1,900th reporting week, optimism and pessimism moved back into their respective typical ranges. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolios performed this year relative to their expectations at the start of the year.
December 28 2023 by AAII Staff
In the AAII Sentiment Survey’s 1,900th reporting week, optimism and pessimism moved back into their respective typical ranges. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolios performed this year relative to their expectations at the start of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to Highest Level in Over Two and a Half Years
December 21 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose to its highest level in over two and a half years. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
December 21 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose to its highest level in over two and a half years. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to Highest Level in Five Months; Pessimism Falls to Lowest Level in Six Years
December 14 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level in nearly five months and pessimism fell to its lowest level in almost six years. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
December 14 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level in nearly five months and pessimism fell to its lowest level in almost six years. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Dips and Pessimism Surges, Returning to Typical Ranges
December 07 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell for the first time in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
December 07 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks fell for the first time in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they think other investors are too bullish or bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Continues to Rise; Pessimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2018
November 30 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism decreased to its lowest level in almost six years while optimism continued its rise. In addition to AAII members’ favorite Thanksgiving foods, this week’s special question asked how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
November 30 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism decreased to its lowest level in almost six years while optimism continued its rise. In addition to AAII members’ favorite Thanksgiving foods, this week’s special question asked how they think the average consumer is faring relative to one year ago.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Continues to Rise
November 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks continued to rise. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception was of third-quarter earnings.
November 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks continued to rise. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception was of third-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Surges
November 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks soared. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
November 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks soared. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Continues to Be Unusually Low
November 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism continued its decline and remains unusually low for the second consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their six-month outlook is for bond yields.
November 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism continued its decline and remains unusually low for the second consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their six-month outlook is for bond yields.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Continues Its Descent
October 26 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks continued its decline. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think is the best long-term investment.
October 26 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks continued its decline. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think is the best long-term investment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Decreases
October 19 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting third-quarter earnings.
October 19 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks decreased. This week’s special question asked AAII members what information they are particularly paying attention to as companies are reporting third-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises
October 12 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose to its highest level in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the rise in bond yields has had on their shorter-term outlook for stocks.
October 12 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose to its highest level in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the rise in bond yields has had on their shorter-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Five-Month High for Bearish Sentiment
October 05 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they have changed their approach to investing recently.
October 05 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks rose for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how, if at all, they have changed their approach to investing recently.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Pessimism Since Mid-May
September 28 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to its highest level since mid-May. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
September 28 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to its highest level since mid-May. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism on Stocks at a 16-Week Low
September 21 2023 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as bullish is at a 16-week low. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
September 21 2023 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as bullish is at a 16-week low. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment at Highest Level Since May
September 14 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is below average for the fourth time in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
September 14 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is below average for the fourth time in five weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Above Average for First Time in Four Weeks
September 07 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is above average for the first time in four weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
September 07 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is above average for the first time in four weeks. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of inflation.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises
August 31 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment increased but is below average for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members which security they use the most to generate interest income.
August 31 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment increased but is below average for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members which security they use the most to generate interest income.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Above Average for First Time in 12 Weeks
August 24 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment decreased and is below average for the second consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current economy.
August 24 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment decreased and is below average for the second consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Below Average for First Time in 11 Weeks
August 17 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment decreased, ending its 10-week streak of above-average readings. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current economy.
August 17 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment decreased, ending its 10-week streak of above-average readings. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for 10th Consecutive Week
August 10 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the 10th consecutive week. This week’s special questions asked AAII members if they thought other investors were too bullish or bearish right now.
August 10 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the 10th consecutive week. This week’s special questions asked AAII members if they thought other investors were too bullish or bearish right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Ninth Consecutive Week
August 03 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and remained above average for the ninth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 0.25%.
August 03 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and remained above average for the ninth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 0.25%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Eighth Consecutive Week
July 27 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average. This week’s special question asked AAII members to share which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
July 27 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average. This week’s special question asked AAII members to share which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Seventh Consecutive Week
July 20 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and reached an unusually high level. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their thoughts on small-cap stocks still being in a bear market.
July 20 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and reached an unusually high level. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their thoughts on small-cap stocks still being in a bear market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Sixth Consecutive Week
July 13 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the sixth consecutive week. This week's special question asked AAII members which asset class will realize the highest returns over the second half of the year.
July 13 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the sixth consecutive week. This week's special question asked AAII members which asset class will realize the highest returns over the second half of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Fifth Consecutive Week
July 06 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and remains above average for the fifth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed during the first half of 2023 relative to what they expected at the start of the year.
July 06 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism increased and remains above average for the fifth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolio performed during the first half of 2023 relative to what they expected at the start of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Fourth Consecutive Week
June 29 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the fourth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
June 29 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased but remains above average for the fourth consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Third Consecutive Week
June 22 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism slightly decreased but remains above average for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate hikes.
June 22 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism slightly decreased but remains above average for the third consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate hikes.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for Two Consecutive Weeks
June 15 2023 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level since July 2021, while bullish sentiment is above its historical average on consecutive weeks for the first time since November 2021.
June 15 2023 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level since July 2021, while bullish sentiment is above its historical average on consecutive weeks for the first time since November 2021.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above Average for First Time Since February
June 08 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above average for the first time since February 2023. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception is of the current state of the housing market.
June 08 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above average for the first time since February 2023. This week’s special question asked AAII members what their perception is of the current state of the housing market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Above Average for 15th Consecutive Week
June 01 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism decreased but continued its streak of above-average readings. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
June 01 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism decreased but continued its streak of above-average readings. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Above Average for 14th Consecutive Week
May 25 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism remains unchanged in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey, continuing an above-average streak. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of first-quarter earnings.
May 25 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism remains unchanged in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey, continuing an above-average streak. This week’s special question asked AAII members about their perception of first-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Below Average for 14th Consecutive Week
May 18 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased and is at a seven-week low. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the current standoff over raising the debt ceiling has on their sentiment toward stocks.
May 18 2023 by AAII Staff
Optimism decreased and is at a seven-week low. This week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the current standoff over raising the debt ceiling has on their sentiment toward stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Is Above Average for 12th Consecutive Week
May 11 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors stayed above average for the 12th consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what the Federal Reserve should do about interest rates at its next meeting in June.
May 11 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors stayed above average for the 12th consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members what the Federal Reserve should do about interest rates at its next meeting in June.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Remains Above Average for 11th Consecutive Week
May 04 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism stayed above average for the 11th consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think will provide the highest return over the next six months.
May 04 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism stayed above average for the 11th consecutive week. This week’s special question asked AAII members which asset class they think will provide the highest return over the next six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Remains Above Average for 10th Consecutive Week
April 27 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment extended its streak of above-average readings, while optimism stayed at an unusually low level.
April 27 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment extended its streak of above-average readings, while optimism stayed at an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Stays Above Average for Ninth Consecutive Week
April 20 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors remains above average for the ninth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Optimism remains at an unusually low level.
April 20 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors remains above average for the ninth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Optimism remains at an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Stays Above Average for Eighth Consecutive Week
April 13 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism slightly decreased but remains above average for the eighth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
April 13 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism slightly decreased but remains above average for the eighth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Stays Above Average for Seventh Consecutive Week
April 06 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a seven-week high, while pessimism pulled back to a seven-week low. The bull-bear spread—the difference between bullish and bearish sentiment—remains negative, however.
April 06 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a seven-week high, while pessimism pulled back to a seven-week low. The bull-bear spread—the difference between bullish and bearish sentiment—remains negative, however.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Above Average for Sixth Consecutive Week
March 30 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors decreased but remains above average for the sixth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they agree with the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by just a quarter point.
March 30 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors decreased but remains above average for the sixth consecutive week in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. This week’s special question asked AAII members if they agree with the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by just a quarter point.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Moves Closer to 50%
March 23 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is unusually high for the fourth consecutive week, while bullish sentiment remains unusually low for the fifth consecutive week.
March 23 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is unusually high for the fourth consecutive week, while bullish sentiment remains unusually low for the fifth consecutive week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Drops to a Six-Month Low
March 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its 34th lowest level since the Sentiment Survey started in July 1987. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuations of stocks.
March 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its 34th lowest level since the Sentiment Survey started in July 1987. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current valuations of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Above Average for 10th Consecutive Week
March 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above average for the 10th consecutive week, the longest such streak since a 22-week stretch between August 2019 and January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they perceived fourth-quarter earnings.
March 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above average for the 10th consecutive week, the longest such streak since a 22-week stretch between August 2019 and January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they perceived fourth-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Above Average for Ninth Consecutive Week
March 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is unusually high for the first time since January, while bullish sentiment is unusually low for the second consecutive week. Additionally, we brought back the special question. This week, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
March 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is unusually high for the first time since January, while bullish sentiment is unusually low for the second consecutive week. Additionally, we brought back the special question. This week, we asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Above Average for Eighth Consecutive Week
February 23 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level for the first time in six weeks, while neutral sentiment rose to an 11-month high.
February 23 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level for the first time in six weeks, while neutral sentiment rose to an 11-month high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Stays Above Average for Seventh Week
February 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above average for the seventh consecutive week, while pessimism is below average on consecutive weeks for the first time since November 2021.
February 16 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above average for the seventh consecutive week, while pessimism is below average on consecutive weeks for the first time since November 2021.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Jumps to a 58-Week High
February 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a 58-week high, while bearish sentiment is below its historical average for the first time since March 2022.
February 09 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a 58-week high, while bearish sentiment is below its historical average for the first time since March 2022.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Falls
February 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the fifth consecutive week. This is the longest such streak in approximately 10 months.
February 02 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the fifth consecutive week. This is the longest such streak in approximately 10 months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Remains Above Average
January 26 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the fourth consecutive week. This is the longest such streak since April 2022.
January 26 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the fourth consecutive week. This is the longest such streak since April 2022.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a Nine-Week High
January 19 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a 10-week high, while pessimism fell to an 11-week low. Bearish sentiment is also below 40% on consecutive weeks for the first time since August 2022.
January 19 2023 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a 10-week high, while pessimism fell to an 11-week low. Bearish sentiment is also below 40% on consecutive weeks for the first time since August 2022.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to a 10-Week Low
January 12 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to a 10-week low. Bullish sentiment rose but remains at an unusually low level.
January 12 2023 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to a 10-week low. Bullish sentiment rose but remains at an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Jumps
January 05 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment jumped to a 40-week high, while bullish sentiment is back near record-low levels.
January 05 2023 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment jumped to a 40-week high, while bullish sentiment is back near record-low levels.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rises to Five-Week High
December 29 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to a five-week high but remains unusually low for the fifth consecutive week.
December 29 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to a five-week high but remains unusually low for the fifth consecutive week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Jumps to Nine-Week High
December 22 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to a nine-week high, while optimism fell to its 52nd-lowest reading in the survey’s history.
December 22 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to a nine-week high, while optimism fell to its 52nd-lowest reading in the survey’s history.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Continues to Rise
December 15 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to a five-week high, and optimism fell to a two-month low. Bearish sentiment remains unusually high, while bullish sentiment remains unusually low.
December 15 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to a five-week high, and optimism fell to a two-month low. Bearish sentiment remains unusually high, while bullish sentiment remains unusually low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment on the Rise
December 08 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of the stock market rose to a four-week high and is now back at an unusually high level.
December 08 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of the stock market rose to a four-week high and is now back at an unusually high level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Takes a Dive
December 01 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to a six-week low, and neutral sentiment jumped for the second consecutive week.
December 01 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to a six-week low, and neutral sentiment jumped for the second consecutive week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: A New 2022 High for Bullish Sentiment
November 17 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment jumped to its highest level of 2022, and bearish sentiment pulled back following last week’s big rise.
November 17 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment jumped to its highest level of 2022, and bearish sentiment pulled back following last week’s big rise.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rebounds Strongly
November 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rebounded after falling to a seven-month low last week, while optimism pulled back to an unusually low level.
November 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rebounded after falling to a seven-month low last week, while optimism pulled back to an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Plunges to Lowest Level Since March
November 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment plunged to its lowest level since March. All three sentiment indicators and the bull-bear spread are within their typical historical ranges.
November 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment plunged to its lowest level since March. All three sentiment indicators and the bull-bear spread are within their typical historical ranges.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a Nine-Week High
October 27 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a nine-week high but remains at an unusually low level for the ninth consecutive week and the 32nd time in 43 weeks.
October 27 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a nine-week high but remains at an unusually low level for the ninth consecutive week and the 32nd time in 43 weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Both Optimism and Pessimism Rise
October 20 2022 by AAII Staff
All three readings—bullish, neutral and bearish sentiment—are at unusual levels, as is the bull-bear spread.
October 20 2022 by AAII Staff
All three readings—bullish, neutral and bearish sentiment—are at unusual levels, as is the bull-bear spread.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back Closer to Historical Lows
October 13 2022 by AAII Staff
Sentiment remains at unusual levels. This week’s bullish sentiment reading is among the 60 lowest readings in the survey’s history, while this week’s bearish sentiment ranks among the 35 lowest.
October 13 2022 by AAII Staff
Sentiment remains at unusual levels. This week’s bullish sentiment reading is among the 60 lowest readings in the survey’s history, while this week’s bearish sentiment ranks among the 35 lowest.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pulls Back From Near-Record Levels
October 06 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism pulled back after being above 60% on consecutive weeks but remains unusually high for the 30th time out of the last 38 weeks.
October 06 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism pulled back after being above 60% on consecutive weeks but remains unusually high for the 30th time out of the last 38 weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Stays Above 60%
September 29 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is above 60% on consecutive weeks for the first time in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s bullish sentiment reading ranks among the 50 lowest in the survey’s history.
September 29 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is above 60% on consecutive weeks for the first time in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s bullish sentiment reading ranks among the 50 lowest in the survey’s history.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Level of Pessimism Since March 2009
September 22 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to a level not seen since 2009 and is currently among the five highest readings in the survey’s history. Bullish sentiment, meanwhile, plunged to one of the 20 lowest readings in the survey’s history.
September 22 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to a level not seen since 2009 and is currently among the five highest readings in the survey’s history. Bullish sentiment, meanwhile, plunged to one of the 20 lowest readings in the survey’s history.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Pulls Back While Optimism Rebounds
September 15 2022 by AAII Staff
In a large reversal from last week, bullish sentiment rebounded but still remains below its historical average.
September 15 2022 by AAII Staff
In a large reversal from last week, bullish sentiment rebounded but still remains below its historical average.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Drops Below 20%
September 08 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment declined to its lowest level since April. This week’s bullish reading is the 25th lowest in the survey’s 35-year history.
September 08 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment declined to its lowest level since April. This week’s bullish reading is the 25th lowest in the survey’s 35-year history.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Drops as Pessimism Jumps to an Eight-Week High
September 01 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level as pessimism rose above 50% for the first time in eight weeks.
September 01 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level as pessimism rose above 50% for the first time in eight weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a New 2022 High
August 18 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at its highest level of the year but remains below its historical average for the 39th consecutive week.
August 18 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at its highest level of the year but remains below its historical average for the 39th consecutive week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Optimism and Lowest Pessimism Since March
August 11 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to its lowest level, while optimism rose to its highest level, since late March.
August 11 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to its lowest level, while optimism rose to its highest level, since late March.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls for Fourth Straight Week
August 04 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism declined for the fourth consecutive week and is now at its lowest level in more than two months.
August 04 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism declined for the fourth consecutive week and is now at its lowest level in more than two months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to an Eight-Week Low
July 28 2022 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level since April while bearish sentiment pulled back to within its typical range.
July 28 2022 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level since April while bearish sentiment pulled back to within its typical range.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Continues to Fall as Optimism Rises
July 21 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to a seven-week low but remains unusually high. Optimism rebounded to a seven-week high and is back in within its typical range for the first time since early June.
July 21 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism fell to a seven-week low but remains unusually high. Optimism rebounded to a seven-week high and is back in within its typical range for the first time since early June.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds to a Six-Week High
July 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to a six-week high but remains at an unusually low level for the 23rd time in 27 weeks.
July 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to a six-week high but remains at an unusually low level for the 23rd time in 27 weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises Back Above 50%
July 07 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is above 50% for the seventh time in 11 weeks, while optimism is below 20% for the third time in four weeks.
July 07 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is above 50% for the seventh time in 11 weeks, while optimism is below 20% for the third time in four weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Plunges, but Stays Unusually High
June 30 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a four-week high and bearish sentiment fell to a four-week low. Nonetheless, optimism continues to be unusually low, and pessimism continues to be unusually high.
June 30 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to a four-week high and bearish sentiment fell to a four-week low. Nonetheless, optimism continues to be unusually low, and pessimism continues to be unusually high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls and Pessimism Rises to Near Historic Levels
June 23 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism this week is the 25th lowest it has been in the survey’s history. Pessimism is the sixth highest ever recorded. The weekly AAII Sentiment Survey started in July 1987.
June 23 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism this week is the 25th lowest it has been in the survey’s history. Pessimism is the sixth highest ever recorded. The weekly AAII Sentiment Survey started in July 1987.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps Back Above 50%
June 16 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of stock prices jumped back above 50%; this is the fifth time in eight weeks bearish sentiment has been at this level.
June 16 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of stock prices jumped back above 50%; this is the fifth time in eight weeks bearish sentiment has been at this level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back While Pessimism Rebounds
June 09 2022 by AAII Staff
In a reversal of last week’s results, bullish sentiment plunged back into unusually low territory while bearish sentiment rebounded back into unusually high territory this week.
June 09 2022 by AAII Staff
In a reversal of last week’s results, bullish sentiment plunged back into unusually low territory while bearish sentiment rebounded back into unusually high territory this week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps and Pessimism Plunges
June 02 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level and pessimism fell to its lowest level since March 2022. Both bullish and bearish sentiment are now back within their typical historical ranges.
June 02 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level and pessimism fell to its lowest level since March 2022. Both bullish and bearish sentiment are now back within their typical historical ranges.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Below 20% for Fourth Time in Seven Weeks
May 26 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is below 20% for the fourth time in seven weeks while pessimism is above 50% for the fourth time in five weeks. Historically, the S&P 500 index has realized above-average and above-median returns following periods of unusually low optimism.
May 26 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is below 20% for the fourth time in seven weeks while pessimism is above 50% for the fourth time in five weeks. Historically, the S&P 500 index has realized above-average and above-median returns following periods of unusually low optimism.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish and Bearish Sentiment Both Rise
May 19 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is above 50% for the third time in four weeks. Bearish sentiment continues to be unusually high, while both bullish sentiment and the bull-bear spread remain unusually low.
May 19 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is above 50% for the third time in four weeks. Bearish sentiment continues to be unusually high, while both bullish sentiment and the bull-bear spread remain unusually low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rebounds
May 12 2022 by AAII Staff
Both bullish sentiment and the bull-bear spread (bullish sentiment minus bearish sentiment) continue to be unusually low, while bearish sentiment remains unusually high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point interest rate hike and the likelihood of further rate hikes is impacting their sentiment toward stocks.
May 12 2022 by AAII Staff
Both bullish sentiment and the bull-bear spread (bullish sentiment minus bearish sentiment) continue to be unusually low, while bearish sentiment remains unusually high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point interest rate hike and the likelihood of further rate hikes is impacting their sentiment toward stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Falls to 18-Month Low
May 05 2022 by AAII Staff
In a rare event, bullish sentiment, neutral sentiment and the bull-bear spread (bullish minus bearish sentiment) are all unusually low, while bearish sentiment is unusually high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whether they think other investors are currently too bullish or too bearish.
May 05 2022 by AAII Staff
In a rare event, bullish sentiment, neutral sentiment and the bull-bear spread (bullish minus bearish sentiment) are all unusually low, while bearish sentiment is unusually high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whether they think other investors are currently too bullish or too bearish.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Level of Pessimism Since March 2009
April 28 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is at its highest level since March 2009. This week’s bearish sentiment reading also ranks among the 10 highest in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on the ongoing volatility in the Nasdaq composite this year.
April 28 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is at its highest level since March 2009. This week’s bearish sentiment reading also ranks among the 10 highest in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on the ongoing volatility in the Nasdaq composite this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Stays Below 20% for a Second Week
April 21 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is below 20% on consecutive weeks for the first time since May 2016.Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share which industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
April 21 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is below 20% on consecutive weeks for the first time since May 2016.Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share which industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Lowest Optimism in Nearly 30 Years
April 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since September 1992. This week’s bullish sentiment ranks among the 10 lowest in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whatportfolio changes, if any, they have made in response to rising interest rates and bond yields.
April 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since September 1992. This week’s bullish sentiment ranks among the 10 lowest in the survey’s history. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whatportfolio changes, if any, they have made in response to rising interest rates and bond yields.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism and Pessimism Revert to Unusual Levels
April 07 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism reverted back to an unusually low level while pessimism reverted back to an unusually high level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
April 07 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism reverted back to an unusually low level while pessimism reverted back to an unusually high level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment at Highest Level Since January 2020
March 31 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism plunged in the latest survey, ending an 18-week streak of above-average readings. Neutral sentiment, meanwhile, surged to its highest level since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their opinion on the current valuation of stocks.
March 31 2022 by AAII Staff
Pessimism plunged in the latest survey, ending an 18-week streak of above-average readings. Neutral sentiment, meanwhile, surged to its highest level since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their opinion on the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Optimism and Lowest Pessimism Since January
March 24 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to its highest level and bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level since the first week of January 2022. Both are now back within their typical historical ranges. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike since 2018.
March 24 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to its highest level and bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level since the first week of January 2022. Both are now back within their typical historical ranges. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike since 2018.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish and Bearish Sentiment Remain at Unusual Levels
March 17 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment remains unusually low and bearish sentiment remains unusually high for the ninth time in 10 weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for thoughts about fourth-quarter earnings.
March 17 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment remains unusually low and bearish sentiment remains unusually high for the ninth time in 10 weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for thoughts about fourth-quarter earnings.
The AAII Investor Sentiment Survey
March 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Since 1987, the AAII has measured market sentiment by asking individuals to vote in a weekly survey that helps in determining the overall mood and tone through investor sentiment analysis also known as AAII Sentiment.
March 14 2022 by AAII Staff
Since 1987, the AAII has measured market sentiment by asking individuals to vote in a weekly survey that helps in determining the overall mood and tone through investor sentiment analysis also known as AAII Sentiment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism and Pessimism Back at Unusual Levels
March 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level and bearish sentiment rebounded back to an unusually high level.
March 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell back to an unusually low level and bearish sentiment rebounded back to an unusually high level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Nears 2022 High, but Still Below Average
March 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to its second-highest level of the year but still remains below average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices are impacting their outlook for stocks.
March 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to its second-highest level of the year but still remains below average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices are impacting their outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Close to a 9-Year High
February 24 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment jumped to its highest level in nearly nine years while bullish sentiment remains at an unusually low level for the seventh consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question—which was asked before today’s military attack on Ukraine—polled AAII members on how the situation with Russia and Ukraine is impacting their short-term outlook on stocks.
February 24 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment jumped to its highest level in nearly nine years while bullish sentiment remains at an unusually low level for the seventh consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question—which was asked before today’s military attack on Ukraine—polled AAII members on how the situation with Russia and Ukraine is impacting their short-term outlook on stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Nears Record Lows
February 17 2022 by AAII Staff
This week’s bullish sentiment reading was the 29th lowest level since the survey started in 1987. Historically, unusually low levels of bullish sentiment have been followed by above-average and above-median six- and 12-month returns for the S&P 500 index. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about how supply chain issues are impacting their investing decisions.
February 17 2022 by AAII Staff
This week’s bullish sentiment reading was the 29th lowest level since the survey started in 1987. Historically, unusually low levels of bullish sentiment have been followed by above-average and above-median six- and 12-month returns for the S&P 500 index. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about how supply chain issues are impacting their investing decisions.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Jumps to a Two-Year High
February 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose above 40% for the first time since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the prospect of interest rate hikes is having on their portfolio allocation decisions.
February 10 2022 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose above 40% for the first time since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what impact the prospect of interest rate hikes is having on their portfolio allocation decisions.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Maintains High, Bullish Stays Unusually Low
February 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is at an unusually low level for the fourth consecutive week. The last time a similar streak occurred was from June 17 to July 8, 2020.
February 03 2022 by AAII Staff
Optimism is at an unusually low level for the fourth consecutive week. The last time a similar streak occurred was from June 17 to July 8, 2020.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Reaches Eight-Year High, Bullish Sentiment Remains Low
January 27 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level since 2013. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the drop the Nasdaq composite has experienced over the past several weeks.
January 27 2022 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level since 2013. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the drop the Nasdaq composite has experienced over the past several weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish and Bearish Sentiment Reach Levels Not Seen Since 2020
January 20 2022 by AAII Staff
The bull-bear spread (the difference between bullish and bearish sentiment) is now at –26, the most negative it has been since mid-2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
January 20 2022 by AAII Staff
The bull-bear spread (the difference between bullish and bearish sentiment) is now at –26, the most negative it has been since mid-2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Falls to a Four-Month Low
January 13 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at an unusually low level for the third time in the past seven weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what portfolio changes they intend to make this year.
January 13 2022 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at an unusually low level for the third time in the past seven weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what portfolio changes they intend to make this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral and Bearish Sentiment Rebound
January 06 2022 by AAII Staff
Both neutral and bearish sentiment extended their streaks of at/above-average readings. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the S&P 500 index will perform this year.
January 06 2022 by AAII Staff
Both neutral and bearish sentiment extended their streaks of at/above-average readings. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they think the S&P 500 index will perform this year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Ends 2021 on a Six-Week High
December 30 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded during the final week of 2021.
December 30 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded during the final week of 2021.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rises, Neutral and Bearish Are Above Historical Averages
December 23 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded into its typical historical range this week after falling to an unusually low level last week. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows a decrease in the number of investors who describe their outlook for stocks as “bearish.”
December 23 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded into its typical historical range this week after falling to an unusually low level last week. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows a decrease in the number of investors who describe their outlook for stocks as “bearish.”
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Falls to a Three-Month Low
December 16 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism fell to a three-month low and is now back at an unusually low level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their thoughts about the recent volatility in small-cap stocks.
December 16 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism fell to a three-month low and is now back at an unusually low level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their thoughts about the recent volatility in small-cap stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Neutral Sentiment in Almost Two Years
December 09 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment jumped to its highest level in nearly two years. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the coronavirus pandemic, including the new omicron variant, is impacting their outlook for stocks.
December 09 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment jumped to its highest level in nearly two years. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the coronavirus pandemic, including the new omicron variant, is impacting their outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Market Pessimism Unusually High, Optimism Lower Than Normal
December 02 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is now at an unusually high level and bullish sentiment is at an unusually low level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they thought the average consumer was faring relative to a year ago.
December 02 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is now at an unusually high level and bullish sentiment is at an unusually low level. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they thought the average consumer was faring relative to a year ago.
AAII Sentiment Survey
November 24 2021 by AAII Staff
Due to the timing of today’s holiday, I wrote this week’s commentary in advance and before the latest numbers were known.
November 24 2021 by AAII Staff
Due to the timing of today’s holiday, I wrote this week’s commentary in advance and before the latest numbers were known.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Pulls Back
November 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a six-week high, while optimism extended its streak of above-average readings. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members if they thought the recent new record highs set by the major indexes are warranted.
November 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a six-week high, while optimism extended its streak of above-average readings. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members if they thought the recent new record highs set by the major indexes are warranted.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism at the High End of Its Typical Range
November 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is now at the top of its typical historical range. The breakpoint between typical and unusually high readings is 48.1%. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s intention to start tapering its bond purchases.
November 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is now at the top of its typical historical range. The breakpoint between typical and unusually high readings is 48.1%. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they think about the Federal Reserve’s intention to start tapering its bond purchases.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Remains Above Historical Average
November 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment continued its trend from last week, rising further above its historical average.
November 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment continued its trend from last week, rising further above its historical average.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back, but Stays Above Average
October 28 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism pulled back closer to its historical average following last week’s big gain. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which sectors and industries they are favoring right now.
October 28 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism pulled back closer to its historical average following last week’s big gain. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which sectors and industries they are favoring right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Exceeds Historical Average
October 21 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at its highest level in nearly four months, having jumped by more than 21 percentage points during the past two weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are influencing their outlook on stocks.
October 21 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at its highest level in nearly four months, having jumped by more than 21 percentage points during the past two weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are influencing their outlook on stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Sees a Surge, Neutral Sentiment Drops
October 14 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rebounded strongly but remains below its historical average (though just barely so). Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their opinion about the current state of the economy.
October 14 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rebounded strongly but remains below its historical average (though just barely so). Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their opinion about the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Jumps as Optimism Falls to an Unusually Low Level
October 07 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism fell back to an unusually low level. At the same time, pessimism pulled back to within its typical historical range after having been unusually high last week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whether the recent back-and-forth about raising the debt ceiling has impacted their short-term outlook on stocks.
October 07 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism fell back to an unusually low level. At the same time, pessimism pulled back to within its typical historical range after having been unusually high last week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members whether the recent back-and-forth about raising the debt ceiling has impacted their short-term outlook on stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Reaches One-Year High
September 30 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in a year. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members if they thought the Federal Reserve should start tapering its bond purchases in November.
September 30 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in a year. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members if they thought the Federal Reserve should start tapering its bond purchases in November.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rebounds
September 23 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment remained near the top of its typical historical range for the second consecutive week even as optimism rebounded.
September 23 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment remained near the top of its typical historical range for the second consecutive week even as optimism rebounded.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Plummets to One-Year Low, Bearish Sentiment Rises
September 16 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to a one-year low. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the impact that supply shortages are having on their outlook for stocks.
September 16 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to a one-year low. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the impact that supply shortages are having on their outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Surges to a Six-Week High
September 09 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in six weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
September 09 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in six weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rises to a Two-Month High
September 02 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is now at the bottom of its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about second-quarter earnings.
September 02 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is now at the bottom of its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about second-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rebounds, Neutral Sentiment Loses Steam
August 26 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose above its historical average for the first time in seven weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how inflation is impacting their investment decisions.
August 26 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose above its historical average for the first time in seven weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how inflation is impacting their investment decisions.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Reaches Highest Level in Six Months
August 19 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in more than six months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they perceived the housing market.
August 19 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in more than six months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they perceived the housing market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rises, Approaching Historical Average
August 12 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose modestly but enough to reach its highest level in five weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices were impacting their outlook for stocks.
August 12 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose modestly but enough to reach its highest level in five weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how oil prices were impacting their outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Drops
August 05 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is at its highest level since February. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on whether they felt the Federal Reserve should start tapering its bond purchases in the fall.
August 05 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism is at its highest level since February. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts on whether they felt the Federal Reserve should start tapering its bond purchases in the fall.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Bounces Back, Bearish Sentiment Tumbles
July 29 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level since January 2020 and is now at the upper end of its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special questions asked AAII members if they think the coronavirus delta variant is a risk to the economy.
July 29 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level since January 2020 and is now at the upper end of its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special questions asked AAII members if they think the coronavirus delta variant is a risk to the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bearish Sentiment Above Historical Average, Bullish Continues to Fall
July 22 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is above its historical average for the first time since September, while bullish sentiment fell to a 10-month low. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
July 22 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment is above its historical average for the first time since September, while bullish sentiment fell to a 10-month low. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Dips Below Average, Neutral Continues Uptrend
July 15 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since last October, but is just 1.8 percentage points below its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the pullback on bond yields.
July 15 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since last October, but is just 1.8 percentage points below its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the pullback on bond yields.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Plunges, Neutral Sentiment Bounces Back
July 08 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism plunged following last week’s big rise but continues to stay above its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolios performed during the first half of the year.
July 08 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism plunged following last week’s big rise but continues to stay above its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how their portfolios performed during the first half of the year.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Back at an Unusually High Level
July 01 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is back at an unusually high level for the first time since April. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
July 01 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is back at an unusually high level for the first time since April. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which industries or sectors they think are attractive buying opportunities in the current market environment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises as Bearish Sentiment Declines
June 24 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the ninth consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asks AAII members about the Federal Reserve’s delay on raising interest rates.
June 24 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for the ninth consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asks AAII members about the Federal Reserve’s delay on raising interest rates.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Drops to 6-Week Low
June 17 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rescinded from its recent highs, while bearish sentiment rebounded back into its typical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the passage of an infrastructure bill would impact their outlook for the stock market.
June 17 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rescinded from its recent highs, while bearish sentiment rebounded back into its typical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the passage of an infrastructure bill would impact their outlook for the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Nears 40%
June 10 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment neared 40%, a level it has not reached in 18 months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the so-called “meme stocks.”
June 10 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment neared 40%, a level it has not reached in 18 months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the so-called “meme stocks.”
AAII Sentiment Survey: Lowest Pessimism Since January 2018
June 03 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level in more than three years. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how this spring’s volatility in the Nasdaq composite has affected their outlooks for the stock market.
June 03 2021 by AAII Staff
Bearish sentiment fell to its lowest level in more than three years. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how this spring’s volatility in the Nasdaq composite has affected their outlooks for the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Bullish Sentiment Falls to a 7-Month Low
May 27 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment declined to a seven-month low. In addition, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about first-quarter earnings.
May 27 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment declined to a seven-month low. In addition, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about first-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment at Highest Level Since January 2020
May 20 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment increased slightly and is above its historical average for the fourth consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how inflation is influencing their sentiment about the stock market.
May 20 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment increased slightly and is above its historical average for the fourth consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how inflation is influencing their sentiment about the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Lowest Level of Optimism Since October 2020
May 13 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since October 2020, while neutral sentiment is at its highest level since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their opinions of the current valuation of stocks.
May 13 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment fell to its lowest level since October 2020, while neutral sentiment is at its highest level since January 2020. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their opinions of the current valuation of stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to a Nine-Week High
May 06 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in nine weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the Fed’s willingness to let inflation run moderately above 2% for a period of time.
May 06 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in nine weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the Fed’s willingness to let inflation run moderately above 2% for a period of time.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises to 11-Week High
April 29 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism pulled back to within its typical historical range but remains above its historical average for the 12th consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
April 29 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism pulled back to within its typical historical range but remains above its historical average for the 12th consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their six-month outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Extends Streak of Staying Above 50%
April 22 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is above 50% for the fourth time in five weeks. Bearish sentiment is in a range of 20.4% to 20.6% for the third time in five weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to describe the current state of?the housing market.
April 22 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is above 50% for the fourth time in five weeks. Bearish sentiment is in a range of 20.4% to 20.6% for the third time in five weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to describe the current state of?the housing market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Falls to a Five-Month Low
April 15 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 50% for the third time in four weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
April 15 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 50% for the third time in four weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how they would describe the current state of the economy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a Three-Year High
April 08 2021 by AAII Staff
The spread between bullish and bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in more than three years as optimism jumped and bearish sentiment fell.
April 08 2021 by AAII Staff
The spread between bullish and bearish sentiment rose to its highest level in more than three years as optimism jumped and bearish sentiment fell.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back
April 01 2021 by AAII Staff
Both bullish and bearish sentiment are back within their typical ranges after having been unusually high and unusually low, respectively, last week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which sectors and industries they like right now.
April 01 2021 by AAII Staff
Both bullish and bearish sentiment are back within their typical ranges after having been unusually high and unusually low, respectively, last week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which sectors and industries they like right now.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a New 2021 High
March 25 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at an unusually high level for the third consecutive week, while bearish sentiment is at an unusually low level for the first time since December 2019.
March 25 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment is at an unusually high level for the third consecutive week, while bearish sentiment is at an unusually low level for the first time since December 2019.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Unusually High Optimism for Second Week
March 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment remained at an unusually high level for a second consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the Nasdaq composite’s recent volatility is affecting their shorter-term outlook for stocks.
March 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment remained at an unusually high level for a second consecutive week. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the Nasdaq composite’s recent volatility is affecting their shorter-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to a 16-Week High
March 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to an unusually high level for the first time since last December. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their thoughts about fourth-quarter earnings.
March 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Bullish sentiment rose to an unusually high level for the first time since last December. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members for their thoughts about fourth-quarter earnings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Rises to a Nine-Week High
March 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for just the fourth time in the past 14 months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about GameStop and the stock’s big moves attributed to Reddit’s WallStreetBets discussion board.
March 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment is above its historical average for just the fourth time in the past 14 months. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about GameStop and the stock’s big moves attributed to Reddit’s WallStreetBets discussion board.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to an Eight-Week High
February 25 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to an eight-week high but remains below its historical average for the 55th time out of the past 58 weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the size of the next stimulus package would impact their outlook for stocks.
February 25 2021 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to an eight-week high but remains below its historical average for the 55th time out of the past 58 weeks. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how the size of the next stimulus package would impact their outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to a Nine-Week High
February 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is now near the upper end of its typical range after rising to a nine-week high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how big of a concern the possibility of inflation growing stronger in the future is.
February 18 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism is now near the upper end of its typical range after rising to a nine-week high. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members how big of a concern the possibility of inflation growing stronger in the future is.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to a Six-Week Low
February 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to its highest level since late December, but still remains within its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
February 11 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to its highest level since late December, but still remains within its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members to share their thoughts about the level of optimism being reflected in the stock market.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls to a 13-Week Low
February 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism about the short-term direction of stocks fell to a 13-week low, though it’s still close to its long-term average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve maintaining its current fiscal policy.
February 04 2021 by AAII Staff
Optimism about the short-term direction of stocks fell to a 13-week low, though it’s still close to its long-term average. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the Federal Reserve maintaining its current fiscal policy.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises to a 15-Week High
January 28 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to its highest level since early October but remains within its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their short-term outlook for stocks.
January 28 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism rose to its highest level since early October but remains within its typical historical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members which factors are most influencing their short-term outlook for stocks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises to an 11-Week High
January 21 2021 by Charles Rotblut
Pessimism bounced back to an 11-week high and is now slightly above its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked members what they thought about the rally in the price of bitcoin.
January 21 2021 by Charles Rotblut
Pessimism bounced back to an 11-week high and is now slightly above its historical average. Plus, this week’s special question asked members what they thought about the rally in the price of bitcoin.
AAII Sentiment Survey: No Results for Week Ending January 13, 2021
January 14 2021 by AAII Staff
Due to a software error, the results for the survey period ending on January 13, 2021, cannot be tabulated. The issue is being resolved and we expect to post updated survey results next Thursday. Results below are through January 4.
January 14 2021 by AAII Staff
Due to a software error, the results for the survey period ending on January 13, 2021, cannot be tabulated. The issue is being resolved and we expect to post updated survey results next Thursday. Results below are through January 4.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Fewer Than 1 Out of 5 Investors Have a “Neutral” Outlook
January 07 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of the stock markets rose to a 10-week high, though optimism continued to stay above its historical average.
January 07 2021 by AAII Staff
Pessimism about the short-term direction of the stock markets rose to a 10-week high, though optimism continued to stay above its historical average.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to a 6-Week High
December 17 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a six-week high, while optimism pulled back into its typical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the recent Airbnb and DoorDash initial public offerings (IPOs).
December 17 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a six-week high, while optimism pulled back into its typical range. Plus, this week’s special question asked AAII members what they thought about the recent Airbnb and DoorDash initial public offerings (IPOs).
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Declines but Remains Unusually High
December 10 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market declined but remained unusually high.
December 10 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market declined but remained unusually high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to an 11-Month Low
December 03 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at an 11-month low.
December 03 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at an 11-month low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back After Big Rise
November 19 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks pulled back following last week’s big increase.
November 19 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks pulled back following last week’s big increase.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Highest Optimism Since January 2018
November 12 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rose to its highest level in nearly three years.
November 12 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rose to its highest level in nearly three years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Ends Streak of Below-Average Readings
November 05 2020 by AAII Staff
Individual investor optimism about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its average level, ending a long streak of below-average readings.
November 05 2020 by AAII Staff
Individual investor optimism about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its average level, ending a long streak of below-average readings.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back as Pessimism Rises
October 29 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks declined modestly as pessimism rebounded.
October 29 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term outlook for stocks declined modestly as pessimism rebounded.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to a Seven-Month High
October 22 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in nearly seven months.
October 22 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in nearly seven months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to an Eight-Month Low
October 15 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at an eight-month low.
October 15 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at an eight-month low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to a Six-Month High
October 08 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in six months.
October 08 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in six months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to a 9-Week High
October 01 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at a nine-week high.
October 01 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at a nine-week high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Biggest Weekly Drop in Optimism Since June
September 24 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market experienced its biggest weekly percentage-point decline since June 2020.
September 24 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market experienced its biggest weekly percentage-point decline since June 2020.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls but Remains High
September 17 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market declined but continues its streak of staying above 40%.
September 17 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market declined but continues its streak of staying above 40%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Five-Week Low for Optimism
September 10 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “bullish” is at its lowest level in five weeks.
September 10 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “bullish” is at its lowest level in five weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rebounds Above 40%
September 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded, continuing its streak of staying above 40%.
September 03 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded, continuing its streak of staying above 40%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls Below 40%
August 27 2020 by AAII Staff
For the first time in 11 weeks, pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is no longer unusually high.
August 27 2020 by AAII Staff
For the first time in 11 weeks, pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is no longer unusually high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Extends Streak of Staying Above 40%
August 20 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market extended its streak of staying above 40%.
August 20 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market extended its streak of staying above 40%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps
August 13 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market experienced its biggest weekly percentage-point move since March 2020.
August 13 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market experienced its biggest weekly percentage-point move since March 2020.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds but Remains Low
August 06 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded but remains unusually low.
August 06 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded but remains unusually low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls to an Extraordinarily Low Level
July 30 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its lowest level in over four years.
July 30 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its lowest level in over four years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Pulls Back
July 23 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market pulled back to an unusually low level.
July 23 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market pulled back to an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Falls to a 10-Week Low
July 16 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at a 10-week low.
July 16 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at a 10-week low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds but Remains Unusually Low
July 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors continues to be unusually low despite rising to a four-week high.
July 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors continues to be unusually low despite rising to a four-week high.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Falls to a Nine-Month Low
July 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at a nine-month low.
July 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at a nine-month low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Six-Week Low for Optimism
June 25 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “bullish” is at its lowest level in six weeks.
June 25 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “bullish” is at its lowest level in six weeks.
Charles Rotblut on the VanEck Podcast “Trends With Benefits”
June 24 2020 by AAII Staff
Listen to Charles Rotblut’s conversation with Ed Lopez of fund manager VanEck.
June 24 2020 by AAII Staff
Listen to Charles Rotblut’s conversation with Ed Lopez of fund manager VanEck.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Drops Back to an Unusually Low Level
June 18 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism about the short-term direction of the stock market plunged.
June 18 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism about the short-term direction of the stock market plunged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment at Highest Level Since February
June 11 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at its highest level since February.
June 11 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at its highest level since February.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to Nearly a Four-Month Low
June 04 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for the stock market as “bearish” is at its lowest level in nearly four months.
June 04 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for the stock market as “bearish” is at its lowest level in nearly four months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Falls to a 12-Week Low
May 28 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at a 12-week low in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey.
May 28 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook as “bearish” is at a 12-week low in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds
May 21 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the six-month outlook for stocks rebounded but remains below 30%.
May 21 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the six-month outlook for stocks rebounded but remains below 30%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Remains Above 50%
May 14 2020 by AAII Staff
Slightly more than half of all individual investors described their six-month outlook for the stock market as “bearish.”
May 14 2020 by AAII Staff
Slightly more than half of all individual investors described their six-month outlook for the stock market as “bearish.”
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps to a Seven-Year High
May 07 2020 by AAII Staff
The level of pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in more than seven years.
May 07 2020 by AAII Staff
The level of pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is at its highest level in more than seven years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Continues to Rebound
April 30 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as neutral climbed for the sixth consecutive week.
April 30 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as neutral climbed for the sixth consecutive week.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Less Than a Quarter of Individual Investors Bullish
April 23 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market plunged to a six-month low.
April 23 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market plunged to a six-month low.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises Above 20%
April 16 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is above 20% for the first time since early March.
April 16 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for stocks as “neutral” is above 20% for the first time since early March.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rises to a 5-Week High
April 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors rose to its highest level in five weeks, though pessimism remains at an unusually high level.
April 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors rose to its highest level in five weeks, though pessimism remains at an unusually high level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Drops Below 50%, Neutral Stays Low
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is below 50% for the first time in four weeks.
April 02 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market is below 50% for the first time in four weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Above 50% for Third Consecutive Week
March 26 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment continues to be at an extraordinarily low level, while bearish sentiment remains above 50%.
March 26 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment continues to be at an extraordinarily low level, while bearish sentiment remains above 50%.
AAII Sentiment Survey: 25th Lowest Neutral Sentiment Reading
March 19 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for the stock market as "neutral" sentiment is at its 25th lowest level in the 33-year history of the AAII Sentiment Survey.
March 19 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their six-month outlook for the stock market as "neutral" sentiment is at its 25th lowest level in the 33-year history of the AAII Sentiment Survey.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Soars to a 7-Year High
March 12 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors expecting stocks to fall over the short term is at its highest level in seven years.
March 12 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors expecting stocks to fall over the short term is at its highest level in seven years.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Falls to Lowest Level Since 2018
March 05 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at its lowest level in more than 14 months.
March 05 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for stocks as “neutral” is at its lowest level in more than 14 months.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps to a 4-Month High
February 27 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism jumped to its highest level in more than four months in reaction to the market’s drop earlier this week on coronavirus news.
February 27 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism jumped to its highest level in more than four months in reaction to the market’s drop earlier this week on coronavirus news.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Stays Above 40%
February 20 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 40% on back-to-back weeks for the fourth time in 16 weeks.
February 20 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 40% on back-to-back weeks for the fourth time in 16 weeks.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to a Five-Week High
February 13 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a five-week high, while bearish sentiment fell.
February 13 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to a five-week high, while bearish sentiment fell.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds Modestly
February 06 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded modestly. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows small drops in neutral and bearish sentiment.
February 06 2020 by AAII Staff
Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded modestly. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows small drops in neutral and bearish sentiment.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps as Optimism Plunges
January 30 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism surged to its highest level in more than three months, while optimism plunged.
January 30 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism surged to its highest level in more than three months, while optimism plunged.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Falls to a Five-Month Low
January 16 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment fell to a five-month low, dipping below its historical average for the first time since August.
January 16 2020 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment fell to a five-month low, dipping below its historical average for the first time since August.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps to a 6-Week High
January 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism jumped to a six-week high but remains below average.
January 09 2020 by AAII Staff
Pessimism jumped to a six-week high but remains below average.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment at an Unusually High Level
January 03 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for the stock market as “neutral” is at its highest level in more than eight months. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows a drop in optimism and slightly higher pessimism.
January 03 2020 by AAII Staff
The percentage of individual investors describing their short-term outlook for the stock market as “neutral” is at its highest level in more than eight months. The latest AAII Sentiment Survey also shows a drop in optimism and slightly higher pessimism.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Jumps to a New 2019 High
December 19 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level of the year, while pessimism fell to an unusually low level.
December 19 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism rose to its highest level of the year, while pessimism fell to an unusually low level.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Rebounds, but Stays Below Average
December 12 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to a four-week high but remains below its historical average.
December 12 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism rebounded to a four-week high but remains below its historical average.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Two-Month High for Neutral Sentiment
December 05 2019 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in two months. It is currently near the upper end of its typical range.
December 05 2019 by AAII Staff
Neutral sentiment rose to its highest level in two months. It is currently near the upper end of its typical range.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Above 40% for Second Consecutive Week
November 14 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 40% on back-to-back weeks for the first time since August 29, 2018, and September 5, 2018.
November 14 2019 by AAII Staff
Optimism is above 40% on back-to-back weeks for the first time since August 29, 2018, and September 5, 2018.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Is Above Average for First Time Since July
November 07 2019 by AAII Staff
November 07 2019 by AAII Staff
AAII Sentiment Survey: Individual Investors’ Expectations Nearly Unchanged
June 27 2019 by AAII Staff
June 27 2019 by AAII Staff
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Jumps and Optimism Plunges by Double Digits
May 16 2019 by AAII Staff
May 16 2019 by AAII Staff
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Rises to An Unusually High Level
April 18 2019 by AAII Staff
April 18 2019 by AAII Staff
AAII Sentiment Survey in the News
April 16 2019 by AAII Staff
The Nightly Business Report highlighted the AAII Sentiment Survey in its April 15, 2019 broadcast.
April 16 2019 by AAII Staff
The Nightly Business Report highlighted the AAII Sentiment Survey in its April 15, 2019 broadcast.