The greater bearish sentiment gets the better
A closely watched survey shows investors are the most bearish on stocks they've been all year
- A survey of stock-market sentiment managed by the American Association of Individual Investors found that traders are now the most bearish on equities since December.
- The AAII Bull/Bear Ratio plunged into negative territory this week, meaning more investors expect stocks to decline over the next six months than expect a rise.
- The decline in sentiment has coincided with increased market volatility that's expected to last through the summer.
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