S&P 500 Sentiment — Live Long vs Short
Real-time retail positioning in us 500 index (spx), aggregated from multiple broker sentiment feeds. See which side of the market the crowd is on — and how that has shifted over time.
Long 40.4%
Short 59.6%
S&P 500 positioning history — % of traders long
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S&P 500 sentiment by source
Different brokers see different crowds. Comparing sources shows whether positioning is broad-based or broker-specific.
| Source | Long | Short | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| fxssi.com: Amarkets | 40.19% | 59.81% | 2026-09-02 |
| fxssi.com | 40.4% | 59.6% | 2026-09-02 |
| fxssi.com: Dukas | 32.64% | 67.36% | 2026-09-02 |
| fxssi.com: FXSSI | 64.74% | 35.26% | 2026-09-02 |
| ForexClient | 45% | 55% | 2025-11-06 |
| ig.com | 47% | 53% | 2026-09-02 |
How to read S&P 500 sentiment
Retail sentiment shows the percentage of open positions betting on a rise (long) versus a fall (short). Because the retail crowd is frequently positioned against the trend, many traders use extreme readings — roughly 70% or more on one side — as a contrarian signal rather than a green light to follow the majority.
Watch for shifts, not just levels: a fast swing in S&P 500 positioning around news or key technical levels often says more than the absolute ratio.
Sentiment is one panel of ninety.
In the FlockTrade terminal, S&P 500 sentiment sits next to options flow, news, macro data and an AI research assistant — all cross-referenced in one workspace.
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What is S&P 500 sentiment?
S&P 500 sentiment measures how retail traders are positioned in us 500 index (spx) — the percentage of open trades that are long (betting on a rise) versus short (betting on a fall). FlockTrade aggregates this positioning data from multiple brokers and sentiment providers into one live ratio.
What does it mean when most traders are short S&P 500?
A heavily one-sided ratio is often read as a contrarian signal. When a large majority of retail traders are short S&P 500, some traders take it as a hint that the crowd may be wrong and positioned against the prevailing trend. Sentiment is one input among many — combine it with technicals, fundamentals and risk management rather than trading it in isolation.
How often is this S&P 500 sentiment data updated?
The ratio on this page refreshes continuously from multiple broker feeds, and the history chart lets you replay how positioning has shifted over the last 24 hours, week and month.
Is this S&P 500 sentiment data free?
Yes — this page is free to use. The FlockTrade terminal goes further, cross-referencing sentiment with options flow, news, macro data and an AI research assistant, from $29/mo with a 7-day free trial.