“I look to the ACI as a pure unbiased reflection of the current and short-term economic and investment environment. I trust my colleagues to say what they really feel and sense. It is, in a sense, a reality check or a validation depending on the circumstances. A recent bullish sign was the Dow and S&P 500® moving to new 52-week highs. Bonds also appear to be oversold. Overall, we now have a positive outlook for stocks and bonds.”
Michael Comando, Avery Investment Management

"By seeing the ACI you can get a feeling how other financial professionals outside of your group feel about the economy and the stock market. If there is a difference between your opinion and others, it forces you to do more research. When you are operating alone, it’s very important to know the opinions of your peers."
David Cramer, Cramer Financial Services

ACI is a great index to have - it’s a contra indicator to the Consumer Confidence Index. It’s interesting to see the different perspective of advisors and consumers on the economy and the stock market. In case of any major changes in the economy, advisors start to see the new trends in before consumers do.
Sadoff Investment Management LLC

ACI is a good sentiment indicator and measurement of people feelings. Also, we use the ACI as a valuable tool to measure the supply and demand of the market.  
James Dailey, TEAM Financial Managers