us-market-bubble-detector

US Market Bubble Detection Skill (Revised v2.1)

Key Revisions in v2.1

Critical Changes from v2.0:

1. ✅ Mandatory Quantitative Data Collection - Use measured values, not impressions or speculation
2. ✅ Clear Threshold Settings - Specific numerical criteria for each indicator
3. ✅ Two-Phase Evaluation Process - Quantitative evaluation → Qualitative adjustment (strict order)
4. ✅ Stricter Qualitative Criteria - Max +3 points (reduced from +5), requires measurable evidence
5. ✅ Confirmation Bias Prevention - Explicit checklist to avoid over-scoring
6. ✅ Granular Risk Phases - Added "Elevated Risk" phase (8-9 points) for nuanced risk management

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When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

English:

• User asks "Is the market in a bubble?" or "Are we in a bubble?"
• User seeks advice on profit-taking, new entry timing, or short-selling decisions
• User reports social phenomena (non-investors entering, media frenzy, IPO flood)
• User mentions narratives like "this time is different" or "revolutionary technology" becoming mainstream
• User consults about risk management for existing positions

Japanese:

• ユーザーが「今の相場はバブルか?」と尋ねる
• 投資の利確・新規参入・空売りのタイミング判断を求める
• 社会現象(非投資家の参入、メディア過熱、IPO氾濫)を観察し懸念を表明
• 「今回は違う」「革命的技術」などの物語が主流化している状況を報告
• 保有ポジションのリスク管理方法を相談

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Evaluation Process (Strict Order)

Phase 1: Mandatory Quantitative Data Collection

CRITICAL: Always collect the following data before starting evaluation

1.1 Market Structure Data (Highest Priority)

□ Put/Call Ratio (CBOE Equity P/C)
  - Source: CBOE DataShop or web_search "CBOE put call ratio"
  - Collect: 5-day moving average

□ VIX (Fear Index)
  - Source: Yahoo Finance ^VIX or web_search "VIX current"
  - Collect: Current value + percentile over past 3 months

□ Volatility Indicators
  - 21-day realized volatility
  - Historical position of VIX (determine if in bottom 10th percentile)

1.2 Leverage & Positioning Data

□ FINRA Margin Debt Balance
  - Source: web_search "FINRA margin debt latest"
  - Collect: Latest month + Year-over-Year % change

□ Breadth (Market Participation)
  - % of S&P 500 stocks above 50-day MA
  - Source: web_search "S&P 500 breadth 50 day moving average"