🔍 Stock Market in Extreme Fear: Time to Buy or Stay Cautious?

Why is investor sentiment so negative and how we are responding.

Over the past weeks, fear has taken over the stock market. The CNN Fear & Greed Index, which measures investor sentiment, has been stuck in "Extreme Fear" territory since February 25, with a current reading of 15. Meanwhile, the VIX Index, known as the market's "fear barometer", has risen to 27.4, showing more uncertainty and volatility. Yesterday, it even reached 29.33.

Source: CNN Fear & Greed Index

This level of fear raises an important question for investors: Is this the time to buy, or should we stay cautious?