AAII Sentiment Survey

The AAII Sentiment Survey is a weekly survey conducted by the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) to gauge the sentiment and emotional state of individual investors. It aims to measure the market outlook and sentiment of individual investors.

The survey asks participants about their expectations for future market performance and categorizes their responses into three categories: bullish (expecting the market to rise), bearish (expecting the market to fall), and neutral (expecting the market to remain flat).

This survey is considered as an indicator used to measure the overall market sentiment and trends among investors. When bullish sentiment is high, the market is often characterized by excessive optimism and high price levels. Conversely, when bearish sentiment is high, the market is often characterized by excessive pessimism and low price levels.

The AAII Sentiment Survey can be used as a tool to understand the emotional state and market expectations of investors. However, it is important to note that this survey should not be used as the sole basis for making investment decisions and should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods.