$US Global account long/short ratio: 0.4 (long 28.6% / short 71.4%).
Let's use this figure to talk about the global account long/short ratio.
The total number of long and short positions in the market is always equal. When the global account long/short ratio is above 1, it simply means that long positions are spread across more accounts, while short positions are concentrated in the hands of a few accounts.
When the positions of large traders and the overall account data point in opposite directions, this is often interpreted as a disagreement between top accounts and the majority of accounts.
Extreme readings usually signal greater volatility. At times like these, it's better to reduce your position rather than increase it.
#US
Market conditions change quickly, so make your own decisions.
Let's use this figure to talk about the global account long/short ratio.
The total number of long and short positions in the market is always equal. When the global account long/short ratio is above 1, it simply means that long positions are spread across more accounts, while short positions are concentrated in the hands of a few accounts.
When the positions of large traders and the overall account data point in opposite directions, this is often interpreted as a disagreement between top accounts and the majority of accounts.
Extreme readings usually signal greater volatility. At times like these, it's better to reduce your position rather than increase it.
#US
Market conditions change quickly, so make your own decisions.