Goldman Sachs risk appetite indicator hits highest level since 2021, entering rare territory
Goldman Sachs' Risk Appetite Indicator has reached its highest level since 2021, surpassing 1.1. This places it in the 99th percentile of observations since 1991, indicating a significant increase in investor risk-taking. The current environment is characterized as a 'double high,' with both the RAI and equity momentum z-score showing strong signals simultaneously.
- ▪The Risk Appetite Indicator surpassed 1.1 during the week of May 15, 2026.
- ▪Readings above 1.0 have occurred only about 2% of the time since 1950.
- ▪Goldman Sachs has recorded just six instances of the RAI exceeding 1.0 since 1991.
- ▪The combination of the RAI exceeding 1.0 and the equity momentum z-score surpassing 3.0 is termed a 'double high.'
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