...from elevated RAI levels very positive returns were less likely, but the frequency of small corrections has increased...

...also argue for pairing constructive risk positions with long volatility exposure to protect against those reassessments and market reversals...

"Sharp Momentum rallies that have occurred with the S&P 500 at or near a high have generally preceded weaker subsequent equity market returns. These episodes included mid-1998,…

...from elevated RAI levels very positive returns were less likely, but the frequency of small corrections has increased...

Goldman Sachs' Risk Appetite Indicator surpassed 1.1 in May 2026, hitting its 99th percentile since 1991 in a rare 'double high' not seen since the early 2000s.

...but short interest signals continued risk management...