Fear and Greed Index: Historical Data & Chart (2011–2026)
Data updated: Jun 3, 2026, 12:25 PM ET
Interactive chart tracking the CNN Fear & Greed Index from 2011 to 2026, measuring historical investor sentiment on the stock market. The index is based on multiple stock, bond and option market indicators and reflects market emotions on a scale from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). Historical data points reflect the index value at the end of each U.S. trading day, while the most recent value is updated throughout the trading day.
The current value of the Fear & Greed Index as of June 3, 2026 is 54 (neutral).
Internet Archive / Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/ Used to retrieve historical index values no longer available directly on the CNN website.
GitHub: Public repositories containing archived or community-collected Fear & Greed Index data, used to cross-reference and validate values.
Own Data Collection: Some values were collected and recorded in real time from the CNN Business website or from public discussion portals and financial forums.
The majority of data was manually verified, and in case of discrepancies, the official CNN source or archived versions from the Wayback Machine were given priority to ensure consistency with the index’s published history.
Note: Despite all efforts, there may still be minor inaccuracies present in the data.
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Features:
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Fear and Greed Indicator is an alternative term commonly used to refer to CNN’s Fear & Greed Index. It combines several market-based metrics into a single value between 0 and 100, showing whether investors are feeling fearful or greedy on a given day.
What is CNNfn and how is it related to the Fear and Greed Index?
„CNNfn“ refers to the now-defunct CNN Financial News network, which hosted the original version of the Fear & Greed Index in the early 2000s. Today, the index is maintained by CNN Business and remains a popular tool for analyzing stock market sentiment.
Is this Fear and Greed Index related to crypto or Bitcoin?
No. This chart and dataset reflect the original CNN Fear & Greed Index designed for the stock market, not for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. While crypto fear and greed indexes exist, they are entirely separate and based on different data sources and market indicators. The index presented here is focused exclusively on traditional equity markets and investor sentiment within the stock market environment.
