COT Stock Market Charts: VIX, Russell-2000 E-Mini Futures, Dow, Nasdaq & SP500

October 1, 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 September 28th 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 equaled a net position of -67,359 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -5,432 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -61,927 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 57.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.8 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 17.3 51.6 7.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 38.9 28.1 9.6
– Net Position: -67,359 73,060 -5,701
– Gross Longs: 53,922 160,575 24,129
– Gross Shorts: 121,281 87,515 29,830
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.4 to 1 1.8 to 1 0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 57.5 43.4 34.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 7.4 -6.9 -2.5

 


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S&P500 Mini Futures:

The S&P500 Mini large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 73,157 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 23,342 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,815 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 66.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.4 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 15.6 70.9 11.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 12.6 75.0 9.8
– Net Position: 73,157 -102,108 28,951
– Gross Longs: 382,495 1,741,160 270,900
– Gross Shorts: 309,338 1,843,268 241,949
– Long to Short Ratio: 1.2 to 1 0.9 to 1 1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 66.5 47.6 32.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 8.1 0.0 -9.6

 


Dow Jones Mini Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -7,681 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 9,120 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -16,801 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 26.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 30.1 50.7 17.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 37.9 48.6 11.8
– Net Position: -7,681 2,025 5,656
– Gross Longs: 29,684 49,924 17,272
– Gross Shorts: 37,365 47,899 11,616
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.8 to 1 1.0 to 1 1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 26.3 64.9 68.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish Bullish Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -4.7 3.8 3.3

 


Nasdaq Mini Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -2,280 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -11,702 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,422 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 73.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.1 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 27.8 52.4 17.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 28.8 50.0 19.2
– Net Position: -2,280 5,346 -3,066
– Gross Longs: 64,041 120,760 41,162
– Gross Shorts: 66,321 115,414 44,228
– Long to Short Ratio: 1.0 to 1 1.0 to 1 0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 73.8 29.8 37.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bullish Bearish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 11.0 -17.9 21.2

 


Russell 2000 Mini Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -55,643 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 10,958 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -66,601 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 22.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.5 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 12.1 80.2 6.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 24.9 69.2 4.9
– Net Position: -55,643 47,686 7,957
– Gross Longs: 52,263 346,974 29,180
– Gross Shorts: 107,906 299,288 21,223
– 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): 22.5 75.2 55.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish Bullish Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: 6.1 -8.2 10.1

 


Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -6,948 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -255 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -6,693 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 30.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.1 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 10.2 69.5 20.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 41.3 45.9 12.8
– Net Position: -6,948 5,284 1,664
– Gross Longs: 2,292 15,549 4,533
– Gross Shorts: 9,240 10,265 2,869
– Long to Short Ratio: 0.2 to 1 1.5 to 1 1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 30.6 71.1 48.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish Bullish Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -3.3 -7.2 40.7

 


MSCI EAFE Mini Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 18,834 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -4,614 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 23,448 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 36.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics SPECULATORS COMMERCIALS SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs: 7.2 89.4 2.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts: 2.4 95.6 1.5
– Net Position: 18,834 -24,314 5,480
– Gross Longs: 28,158 349,799 11,489
– Gross Shorts: 9,324 374,113 6,009
– Long to Short Ratio: 3.0 to 1 0.9 to 1 1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): 36.7 57.1 65.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): Bearish Bullish Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index: -14.7 12.4 12.0

 


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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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