Be honest with yourself... How are you feeling about the markets right now? Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index officially hit "correction" territory.

This Signal Likely Means the Bottom Is Near By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics Be honest with yourself... How are you feeling about the markets right now? Both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index officially hit "correction" territory. The S&P 500 has moved slightly higher in recent days. But it's still down about 8% from its all-time high last month. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq remains around 12% below its all-time high in December. A lot is going on in the world right now as well... The U.S. is undergoing a dramatic priority realignment. And regardless of how you feel about the politics of it, major changes are underway. But does it feel like the world is falling apart? Does it feel worse than the first COVID-19 lockdowns? Or how about when the financial world fell apart in 2009? I would bet, for most of you reading this essay, the markets don't feel anywhere near those extreme events. After all, despite the new tariffs, things are mostly humming along... Unemployment is roughly 4%. And despite signs of weakening consumer spending, the economy is still in solid shape. Sure, there are a lot of brewing problems across our economic landscape. But I think many of us can see that we're not at a standstill – and we're nowhere near 2009 or 2020. If you feel that way, though... you're in the minority. You see, retail investor sentiment is downright terrible right now. But as I'll explain, this kind of extreme means that we likely aren't far from a bottom... Recommended Links: 'A Crash of Epic Proportions Is Coming' Legendary analyst Marc Chaikin accurately predicted the 2020 COVID crash and the brutal 2022 bear market weeks before they struck. Today, he's sounding the alarm again, saying this next crash could be much worse for Main Street investors than anyone is prepared for. See how to protect yourself immediately. 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Respondents have felt mostly negative since the end of last month. In fact, for the first time in history, "bullish" sentiment came in at less than 20% for three straight weeks. When it comes to sentiment, that's an extreme. And it should get your attention... Here at Chaikin Analytics, we don't spend a lot of time on sentiment. But it's a key part of the Power Gauge. Sentiment from the so-called "smart money" on Wall Street plays a huge role in a stock's movement. We measure analyst rating trends, earnings trends, and insider activity. And we do all that to get a feel for how the smart money feels about a stock. But right now, retail investors are the ones feeling particularly extreme. If you don't know, Wall Street calls these folks the "dumb money." That may be a bit harsh. But the truth is that when this crowd runs in one direction... The market is usually near a turning point. We're seeing that today. Retail investors fear that we've reached the end of the world. Now, I don't have a crystal ball. I focus on data, not wizardry. But it's obvious that the crowd is feeling downright terrified right now. It's a sentiment extreme. And I know from experience that means we're likely nearing a bottom. So, sure it feels bad out there today. But don't forget... Even in the worst markets, investors like us can still find opportunities. And right now, the crowd is telling us that a big opportunity is right around the corner. Good investing, Vic Lederman Editor's note: Thanks to the market's recent downturn, volatility and fear are rising today. And most folks don't know what to do with their money. Fortunately, Chaikin Analytics founder Marc Chaikin has lived through plenty of turbulent markets during his five decades in the business. And he has called almost all the market's twist and turns over the past several years – including the 2020 and 2022 crashes. Next Thursday, March 27, Marc is stepping forward with an urgent update for all of our readers. He'll explain what's happening – and detail the ONE move you need to make to prepare. Marc's special broadcast is FREE to attend. You just need to register in advance right here. Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +0.93% 2 23 5 S&P 500 +1.09% 40 321 137 Nasdaq +1.34% 8 71 21 Small Caps +1.56% 218 1186 497 Bonds +0.52% Consumer Discretionary +1.92% 1 41 8 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks remain Bearish. Major indexes are all bearish. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Energy +5.75% Financial +3.96% Industrials +2.71% Materials +2.67% Utilities +2.29% Health Care +1.6% Information Technology +1.53% Real Estate +1.21% Communication +0.23% Consumer Staples +0.06% Consumer Discretionary -0.16% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Services 13 30 10 Over the past 6 months, the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production subsector (XOP) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -1.73%. However, its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #7 of 21 subsectors and has moved up 6 slots over the past week. Top Stocks XOM Exxon Mobil Corporat AR Antero Resources Cor CTRA Coterra Energy Inc. *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers BA +6.84% SMCI +5.8% RCL +5.77% CZR +5.66% APH +5.58% Losers INTC -6.94% PGR -3.53% TECH -3.09% WAT -2.83% SYY -2.65% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises PGR The Progressive Corporation Q4 $4.08 Beat by $0.52 WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Q4 $3.28 Beat by $0.34 GIS General Mills, Inc. Q3 $1.00 Beat by $0.04 *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at indra21poetra@gmail.com. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized financial advice. © 2025 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. All rights reserved. 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