Merck & Co., Inc. Fear & Greed Index
As of , the Flicker Fear & Greed score for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is 40 out of 100 — Fear. MRK trades at $144.9, +0.77% over 24 hours.
Merck & Co., Inc. is showing fear sentiment. Investors are fearful, which historically has been a potential buying opportunity.
- Trend
- holding steady
- vs MRK's own history
- higher than 46%
- Model confidence
- 77%
- Chance of a reversal
- 32%
- Updated
- 58 min. ago
Sentiment Zones
- Extreme Fear0–24
- Fear25–44
- Neutral45–54
- Greed55–74
- Extreme Greed75–100
The reading of 40 falls in the Fear band.
What's driving the score
The score is a weighted sum of five measures taken from price and volume. The longer the bar, the more that measure moved the number; the figure beside it is how many points of the score it contributed.
Volume
20% of the formulaTrading activity against its own recent average, scored 70 out of 100. Rising volume behind a move makes it more credible.
Market structure
15% of the formulaWhether highs and lows are building a trend or breaking down, scored 65 out of 100.
Volatility
15% of the formulaHow violently price is swinging, scored 54 out of 100. Calm markets score higher here than panicked ones.
Overbought / oversold
30% of the formulaHow stretched price is against its own recent range, scored 15 out of 100. This carries the most weight of the five.
Momentum
20% of the formulaThe strength and direction of the current move, scored 18 out of 100.
The five contributions add up to the score of 39.8. A reading is high because specific measures are high, not because the market is vaguely optimistic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s Fear & Greed Index today?
The score at the top of this page is MRK's live Fear & Greed reading, from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), updated through the day. Unlike a single market-wide index, it's calculated from Merck & Co., Inc.'s own price and volume, so it reflects the mood around this asset specifically. Check the gauge above for the current number and zone.
What is the Merck & Co., Inc. Fear & Greed Index?
It's a 0-to-100 gauge of market sentiment for MRK, where low readings lean toward fear (the crowd is cautious, sometimes a sign of undervaluation) and high readings toward greed (optimism that can tip into overheating). It distils Merck & Co., Inc.'s market conditions into a single, easy-to-read mood score.
Is this specific to Merck & Co., Inc. or the whole market?
It's specific to Merck & Co., Inc.. The score is computed from MRK's own candles, so two assets can sit in completely different zones at the same time. That's different from a single market-wide sentiment index — this reading reflects what's happening in Merck & Co., Inc. alone.
How is MRK's Fear & Greed score calculated?
It blends five factors from Merck & Co., Inc.'s own market data into one weighted score: overbought and oversold momentum oscillators (the largest input), price momentum, trading volume and money flow, volatility, and market structure. Each is scored and combined, then mapped to a sentiment zone from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.
Does extreme fear mean I should buy MRK?
Not on its own. Extreme fear can flag a possible reversal — the 'be greedy when others are fearful' idea — and extreme greed can warn of froth, but sentiment is just one input and can stay stretched for a while. Confirm with technical analysis and your own research before acting.
How often does the Merck & Co., Inc. score update, and can I get alerts?
Merck & Co., Inc.'s sentiment is recomputed roughly every 15 minutes as fresh price and volume data comes in, so it tracks recent conditions rather than every tick. Create a free Flicker account and set alerts to be notified when Merck & Co., Inc. flips between fear and greed zones.
Not Financial Advice: This index is one of many tools to gauge market sentiment. Always do your own research before making trading decisions.