COT Bonds Charts: Fed Funds, 10-Year, 2-Year, 5-Year, Eurodollars, Ultra Bond Futures

July 18, 2021

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Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 13 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.


3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -1,092,200 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 105,198 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,197,398 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 36.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.9 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 13.8 61.2 4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 22.5 50.4 6.8
– Net Position: -1,092,200 1,345,510 -253,310
– Gross Longs: 1,715,886 7,628,830 591,739
– Gross Shorts: 2,808,086 6,283,320 845,049
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.6 to 1 1.2 to 1 0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 36.4 59.1 69.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish Bullish Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -11.3 11.7 -10.2

 


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30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -180,992 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 1,479 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -182,471 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.8 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 3.8 74.3 2.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 20.6 56.6 3.2
– Net Position: -180,992 190,473 -9,481
– Gross Longs: 40,886 800,414 24,897
– Gross Shorts: 221,878 609,941 34,378
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.2 to 1 1.3 to 1 0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 17.3 83.0 53.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish-Extreme Bullish-Extreme Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 14.3 -14.4 4.9

 


2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -131,440 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 66,922 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -198,362 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.2 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 18.5 71.8 7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 25.0 65.4 6.8
– Net Position: -131,440 128,908 2,532
– Gross Longs: 370,853 1,440,250 139,891
– Gross Shorts: 502,293 1,311,342 137,359
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.7 to 1 1.1 to 1 1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 74.3 42.2 36.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -12.6 16.3 -19.2

 


5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -178,076 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 39,227 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -217,303 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 10.7 79.7 8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 15.9 69.6 13.0
– Net Position: -178,076 346,911 -168,835
– Gross Longs: 370,598 2,749,007 281,311
– Gross Shorts: 548,674 2,402,096 450,146
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.7 to 1 1.1 to 1 0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 71.6 40.5 0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -5.8 12.2 -34.4

 


10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 55,987 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 81,580 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -25,593 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.5 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 22.6 67.7 7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 21.2 63.3 13.7
– Net Position: 55,987 184,216 -240,203
– Gross Longs: 937,802 2,814,625 329,488
– Gross Shorts: 881,815 2,630,409 569,691
– Long to Short Ratio: 1.1 to 1 1.1 to 1 0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 87.4 35.5 10.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish-Extreme Bearish Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 0.1 -2.5 6.7

 


Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 143,096 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -15,817 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 158,913 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.6 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 16.6 74.6 8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 7.3 75.6 16.9
– Net Position: 143,096 -15,671 -127,425
– Gross Longs: 255,501 1,147,004 131,996
– Gross Shorts: 112,405 1,162,675 259,421
– Long to Short Ratio: 2.3 to 1 1.0 to 1 0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 65.5 39.9 23.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -7.8 0.7 20.3

 


US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -91,910 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 16,001 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -107,911 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.4 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 9.6 72.7 15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 17.2 66.0 14.3
– Net Position: -91,910 79,595 12,315
– Gross Longs: 114,687 872,231 183,919
– Gross Shorts: 206,597 792,636 171,604
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.6 to 1 1.1 to 1 1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 60.4 45.5 62.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 0.7 -22.4 54.3

 


Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -235,633 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -566 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -235,067 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 35.1 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 9.3 78.3 12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 28.8 59.6 11.3
– Net Position: -235,633 226,115 9,518
– Gross Longs: 112,383 946,864 146,304
– Gross Shorts: 348,016 720,749 136,786
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.3 to 1 1.3 to 1 1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 89.1 32.4 35.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish-Extreme Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 9.2 -30.8 33.4

 


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*COT Report: The COT data, released weekly to the public each Friday, is updated through the most recent Tuesday (data is 3 days old) and shows a quick view of how large speculators or non-commercials (for-profit traders) were positioned in the futures markets.

The CFTC categorizes trader positions according to commercial hedgers (traders who use futures contracts for hedging as part of the business), non-commercials (large traders who speculate to realize trading profits) and nonreportable traders (usually small traders/speculators).

Find CFTC criteria here: (http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/CommitmentsofTraders/ExplanatoryNotes/index.htm).

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