Risk-On / Risk-Off Meter
What mood is the market in today?
Get a quick read on whether markets are in risk-on (buying risky assets) or risk-off (fleeing to safety) mode based on key market indicators.
Current Market Sentiment
Markets are leaning toward risk appetite. Traders are buying equities, commodity currencies, and higher-yielding assets.
Indicator Breakdown
Gold rising → investors seeking safety → Risk-Off signal
JPY strengthening (USD/JPY falling) → Risk-Off signal
Equities rising → appetite for risk → Risk-On signal
VIX falling → market calm, less fear → Risk-On signal
AUD rising → commodity/risk appetite up → Risk-On signal
Yields rising → money moving out of bonds into risk assets → Risk-On
CHF weakening (USD/CHF rising) → less safe-haven demand → Risk-On
Oil rising → global growth optimism → mild Risk-On signal
What is Risk-On / Risk-Off?
Risk-On
When traders feel confident about the economy, they buy riskier assets expecting higher returns.
- ↑ Equities rise
- ↑ AUD, NZD, CAD strengthen
- ↑ Gold and JPY weaken
- ↑ VIX (fear index) falls
- ↑ Bond yields rise
Risk-Off
When fear or uncertainty rises, traders flee to safe assets to protect their capital.
- ↓ Equities fall
- ↓ JPY, CHF, USD strengthen
- ↓ Gold rises sharply
- ↓ VIX spikes higher
- ↓ Bond yields fall
This tool is for educational purposes only. Results are estimates and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Risk Disclaimer