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Real-time gauge of gold market sentiment — combines volatility, momentum, RSI, trend, and deviation from mean into one easy-to-read value (0 = Extreme Fear, 100 = Extreme Greed).
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The Gold Fear & Greed value is a weighted average of 5 factors reflecting market sentiment.
The Fear & Greed Index is a market-sentiment tool that aggregates signals from multiple indicators into a single 0-100 value. Low values = a fearful market (price may be too low = buying opportunity). High values = a greedy market (price may be too high = be cautious). For gold investors, the index helps answer: "What does the crowd think about gold right now, and should I go against the herd?"
The foundational principle, per Warren Buffett, is "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." The Fear & Greed Index shows which side the market is on, but it is not a single buy/sell signal. Use it alongside fundamental analysis and risk management.
The finfund.co Gold F&G Index is a weighted average of 5 factors that reflect different angles on the market:
Combining 5 factors prevents any single signal from skewing the index and yields a more balanced picture than looking at RSI or Momentum alone.
The market is panicking, gold is falling, investors are dumping — may be a long-term buying opportunity since the price may be too low.
The market is cautious, with selling pressure but not yet extreme — start watching for a chance to accumulate gradually.
The market is confident, with buying pressure — be cautious about new entries; you may want to wait for a pullback.
The market is greedy, everyone is buying, prices are expensive — beware of a bubble; consider trimming to take profits.
The F&G Index works best when paired with other analytical tools — don't decide on a single number:
It's important to understand the index's limitations to use it correctly:
It is an index that measures gold market sentiment. Values 0-49 indicate fear (price may be too low) and 51-100 indicate greed (price may be too high). It is computed from 5 factors: volatility, momentum, RSI, trend, and deviation.
Near 0 (Extreme Fear) the market is very fearful — may be a buying opportunity. Near 100 (Extreme Greed) the market is very greedy — beware of a bubble. Around 50 the market is neutral. Use it alongside other analysis.
Spot price from gold-api.com and historical data from Yahoo Finance (GC=F gold futures), rescaled to the current spot price. It is a reference tool, not investment advice; accuracy depends on the quality of the upstream data.
No. F&G measures market sentiment; it is not a definitive buy/sell signal. Use it alongside the gold price, the dollar, economic news, and risk management. Investing involves risk.