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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 September 07 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.
VIX Volatility Futures:
The VIX Volatility large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -90,055 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -4,220 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -85,835 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 48.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.1 percent.
| VIX Volatility Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 18.6 | 56.6 | 6.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 46.4 | 26.8 | 8.5 |
| – Net Position: | -90,055 | 96,458 | -6,403 |
| – Gross Longs: | 60,078 | 183,094 | 21,150 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 150,133 | 86,636 | 27,553 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.4 to 1 | 2.1 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 48.9 | 51.9 | 32.1 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -14.5 | 13.4 | 6.0 |
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S&P500 Mini Futures:
The S&P500 Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -28,365 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 359 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -28,724 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 48.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 49.4 percent.
| S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 14.8 | 68.3 | 12.8 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 15.8 | 71.1 | 8.9 |
| – Net Position: | -28,365 | -81,404 | 109,769 |
| – Gross Longs: | 417,586 | 1,930,199 | 360,551 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 445,951 | 2,011,603 | 250,782 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.9 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.4 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 48.5 | 51.3 | 49.4 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -12.0 | 2.9 | 10.8 |
Dow Jones Mini Futures:
The Dow Jones Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -10,143 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -7,601 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,542 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 22.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.2 percent.
| Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 32.4 | 46.4 | 18.4 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 41.9 | 44.7 | 10.6 |
| – Net Position: | -10,143 | 1,768 | 8,375 |
| – Gross Longs: | 34,553 | 49,517 | 19,650 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 44,696 | 47,749 | 11,275 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.8 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 22.3 | 67.1 | 83.2 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -11.7 | 7.5 | 17.0 |
Nasdaq Mini Futures:
The Nasdaq Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 4,988 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 7,437 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,449 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 77.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 24.2 percent.
| Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 32.2 | 47.4 | 17.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 30.1 | 45.8 | 21.3 |
| – Net Position: | 4,988 | 3,844 | -8,832 |
| – Gross Longs: | 75,435 | 111,177 | 41,005 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 70,447 | 107,333 | 49,837 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.1 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 77.8 | 28.9 | 24.2 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 8.3 | -9.0 | -0.4 |
Russell 2000 Mini Futures:
The Russell 2000 Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -56,448 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 10,342 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -66,790 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 22.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 58.5 percent.
| Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 11.9 | 79.6 | 6.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 24.3 | 69.1 | 4.9 |
| – Net Position: | -56,448 | 47,425 | 9,023 |
| – Gross Longs: | 54,018 | 361,061 | 31,153 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 110,466 | 313,636 | 22,130 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.5 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 | 1.4 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 22.0 | 75.0 | 58.5 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 0.3 | -2.6 | 10.4 |
Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures:
The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -8,494 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,491 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,003 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 25.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.9 percent.
| Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 7.1 | 49.5 | 42.7 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 39.3 | 28.5 | 31.5 |
| – Net Position: | -8,494 | 5,522 | 2,972 |
| – Gross Longs: | 1,874 | 13,053 | 11,283 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 10,368 | 7,531 | 8,311 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.2 to 1 | 1.7 to 1 | 1.4 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 25.6 | 71.9 | 64.9 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -9.8 | -6.8 | 64.9 |
MSCI EAFE Mini Futures:
The MSCI EAFE Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 24,840 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 6,574 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,266 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 46.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.3 percent.
| MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 8.2 | 88.9 | 2.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 2.2 | 96.7 | 0.7 |
| – Net Position: | 24,840 | -32,260 | 7,420 |
| – Gross Longs: | 34,029 | 367,229 | 10,400 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 9,189 | 399,489 | 2,980 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 3.7 to 1 | 0.9 to 1 | 3.5 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 46.6 | 44.1 | 83.3 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bearish | Bullish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -6.5 | -5.9 | 68.6 |
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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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