SP500 Indices Sentiment (Long vs Short)
Average comes from the snapshot “average”; each broker shows its own positioning.
SP500
NeutralSnapshotAvg Long / Short
45% / 55%
Long 45%
Short 55%
Broker breakdown
Long vs short ratios per broker snapshot.
Broker
Amarkets
Long
52%
Short
48%
LongShort
Broker
Dukas
Long
34%
Short
66%
LongShort
SP500 sentiment FAQ
Quick answers about average vs broker sentiment and how to read the gauge.
What does the gauge show?
The gauge shows the average percentage of traders who are long (buy). Short is calculated as 100 − Long.
How do I interpret bullish/bearish bias here?
This page uses a contrarian interpretation: when the crowd is very long (over 60%), bias is labeled bearish; when the crowd is very short (below 40% long), bias is labeled bullish. The middle zone is neutral.
Why does each broker show different values?
Each broker aggregates its own client positioning. The average is computed from the snapshot across available sources.
Disclaimer: Sentiment is informational and does not guarantee outcomes. Always apply risk management.