How the Sentiment Score Works
Every scan produces a single sentiment score from −100 to +100. This page explains exactly what that number means, where the data comes from, and how we turn millions of social posts into an actionable signal.
The −100 to +100 scale
The score measures the balance of bullish versus bearish sentiment across the sources we scan. Negative means fear is winning; positive means greed is winning. It is a read on market mood, not a price prediction.
Overwhelmingly bearish chatter — panic, capitulation, heavy selling talk.
Net-negative mood — caution, doubt, and risk-off positioning dominate.
Balanced bull and bear voices — no clear directional conviction.
Net-positive mood — optimism and accumulation talk outweigh caution.
Euphoric, heavily bullish chatter — FOMO and momentum-chasing dominate.
Where the data comes from
We aggregate public chatter from four categories of sources, prioritizing recent, high-engagement discussion over stale or low-signal noise.
r/wallstreetbets, r/stocks, r/investing, and r/options — retail conviction and crowd positioning.
X / Twitter
Real-time reactions, analyst takes, and cashtag momentum from finance communities.
StockTwits
Purpose-built trader sentiment streams with explicit bullish/bearish tagging.
Financial News
Recent headlines and coverage that shape and confirm the prevailing narrative.
How a score is calculated
Step 1 Verify the ticker
We first confirm the exact company trading under the symbol on NYSE, NASDAQ, or AMEX — so lookalike tickers never get mixed up.
Step 2 Gather social & news data
Our AI scans Reddit, X/Twitter, StockTwits, and recent financial news for posts, comments, and coverage discussing the verified company.
Step 3 Weigh bullish vs bearish signal
Each source is analyzed for tone, conviction, and recency. Louder, higher-engagement, and more recent chatter carries more weight than stale or fringe posts.
Step 4 Produce a score from −100 to +100
The balance of bullish and bearish sentiment is condensed into a single score, a labeled band (Fear to Greed), a Buy/Hold/Sell signal, and a confidence level based on data volume.
Limitations & responsible use
Sentiment reflects what people are saying, not what a stock will do. Crowds can be wrong, and extreme readings often precede reversals. Our scores are AI-generated estimates from public social data and may contain inaccuracies.
Sentinel is a research tool, not a financial advisor. Nothing here is financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.