May 22, 10:31 AM

AAII Survey: Bullish Sentiment Rises to 42.3%, Bears Fall to 26.9%, No Major Bear Market Seen

Investor sentiment has shown a rebound in recent weeks according to the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Sentiment survey. The latest data indicates that bullish sentiment has risen to 42.3%, while bearish sentiment has declined to 26.9%, marking a shift from previous weeks when bearish sentiment dominated. This change follows a record streak of over 50% bearish readings lasting 11 weeks. April margin data also reveals a continued decline from recent peaks but does not suggest that a major bear market is currently underway. Analysts note that the market is likely to experience short and regular corrections until sentiment reaches a 'greed zone,' after which a more pronounced bear market could occur. The recent shift to more bulls than bears is notable, with some observers highlighting that such a sentiment balance has not been seen in 84 years.

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