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Fear & Greed Index — Precious Metals

Is the gold market driven by fear or greed today? This exclusive index measures investor sentiment in precious metals with 5 real-time technical indicators.

How is the index calculated?

The index combines 5 weighted indicators to measure precious metals market sentiment:

30%Price Momentum (30d)

Where the current price stands vs the 30-day average. Above average = greed.

25%24h Price Change

How much gold moved in the last 24 hours.

20%Volatility

High volatility = uncertainty = fear. Calm market = greed.

15%Gold/Silver Ratio

High ratio (>80) = investors fleeing to gold safety = fear.

10%Silver Relative Strength

Silver outperforming gold signals risk appetite = greed.

What does each level mean?

0–20
Extreme Fear

Investors are in panic mode. Historically a contrarian buy signal.

21–40
Fear

Market caution. Prices may be under selling pressure.

41–60
Neutral

The market is balanced with no clear dominant direction.

61–80
Greed

Optimism dominates. Prices tend to rise but overbought risk increases.

81–100
Extreme Greed

Market euphoria. Historically may precede a correction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fear and greed index for precious metals?
It helps investors understand whether the gold market is driven by panic (a potential buy opportunity) or euphoria (a signal for caution). It is not an investment recommendation, but a complement to technical and fundamental analysis.
How often is the index updated?
The index updates every 15 minutes using real-time gold and silver spot prices and the last 30 days of price history.
Is this index reliable for investment decisions?
The index is a sentiment indicator, not a price predictor. It should be used as a complementary tool alongside fundamental analysis, market news and your personal investment horizon.
This index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a buy/sell recommendation. Commodity markets are highly volatile. Only invest what you can afford to lose.