ActivTrades US Market Pulse – Ion Jauregui

ActivTrades US Market Pulse Indicator – Detailed Description
The ActivTrades US Market Pulse Indicator is a market analysis tool designed to assess overall risk sentiment in U.S. financial markets. Rather than generating trade signals, it provides a snapshot of the prevailing market environment, helping traders and analysts understand whether conditions favor risk-taking or caution.

How it Works:
The indicator combines three key market metrics:
1. Sector Momentum:
o Compares the performance of cyclical sectors (e.g., technology, consumer discretionary, industrials) with defensive sectors (e.g., utilities, consumer staples, healthcare) relative to their 50-day moving averages.
o Stronger cyclical sector performance indicates higher market risk tolerance, while stronger defensive sector performance suggests increased risk aversion.
2. Volatility Measure – VIX Index:
o Incorporates the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a widely used gauge of market fear.
o Higher VIX levels indicate elevated uncertainty and a risk-off environment, whereas lower levels suggest calmer markets and greater investor confidence.
3. Interest Rate Spread:
o Monitors the yield difference between the 10-year and 2-year U.S. Treasury bonds.
o A wider spread typically reflects economic optimism and greater risk appetite, while a narrower or inverted spread signals caution.
Risk Sentiment Index:
• Each metric is assigned points based on its level, which are then combined to create an index representing overall market sentiment.
• The index oscillates between Risk-On (high risk appetite) and Risk-Off (heightened caution), with a neutral zone for balanced conditions.
Visual Output:
• The results are displayed as a colored histogram, making it easy to interpret market sentiment at a glance.
• Labeled zones include:
o Extreme Risk-On: Indicates a strong risk-taking environment.
o Extreme Risk-Off: Reflects heightened fear or uncertainty.
o Neutral Zone: Suggests a balanced or mixed market sentiment.
Purpose and Use:
• Helps traders, analysts, and investors gauge the prevailing mood of the market.
• Provides context for risk management and strategic positioning without offering explicit trade recommendations.

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INDICATORS RISK ADVICE: The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by ActivTrades. This script intends to help follow the trend and filter out market noise. This script is meant for the use of international users. This script is not meant for the use of Spain users.