Risk Aversion The Lowest In Over Two Years

 | Sep 18, 2012 02:44AM ET

Given the recent demand for "risk-on" assets, it is worth taking another look at the risk indicators to see how much risk appetite is currently in the markets vs. for example in March - after the second 3-y LTRO. The first two indicators to consider are the CS Risk Appetite Index and the Fisher-Gartman Risk-On Index.

Both show a recent "risk-on" spike. However, while the CS index is materially below its March-April peak, the Fisher-Gartman index is at the highest level since the index was launched.

CS risk appetite

ETRACS Fisher-Gartman Risk On index

As discussed earlier (see discussion ).

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