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What Is the Fear and Greed Index?

By Anders BylundUpdated Apr 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Key Points

  • Fear and greed index measures market sentiments, guiding investment decisions.
  • Extreme scores on the index signal potential buying or corrective times.
  • Historical data from the index can identify market trends and sentiment shifts.

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