By InvestMacro.com COT Home | Data Tables | Data Downloads | Newsletter
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 October 26th 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.
| Oct-26-2021 | OI | OI-Index | Spec-Net | Spec-Index | Com-Net | COM-Index | Smalls-Net | Smalls-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P500-Mini | 2,404,805 | 1 | 96,488 | 76 | -126,538 | 43 | 30,050 | 33 |
| Nikkei 225 | 17,649 | 10 | -262 | 57 | -1,956 | 46 | 2,218 | 55 |
| Nasdaq-Mini | 245,510 | 40 | -3,255 | 73 | 6,413 | 30 | -3,158 | 37 |
| DowJones-Mini | 109,296 | 83 | 1,737 | 38 | -5,178 | 56 | 3,441 | 57 |
| VIX | 337,252 | 38 | -101,596 | 44 | 109,530 | 57 | -7,934 | 26 |
| Nikkei 225 Yen | 49,618 | 28 | 2,177 | 28 | 21,315 | 85 | -23,492 | 33 |
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 44.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.3 percent.
Free Reports:
| VIX Volatility Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 18.5 | 57.3 | 5.8 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 48.6 | 24.8 | 8.2 |
| – Net Position: | -101,596 | 109,530 | -7,934 |
| – Gross Longs: | 62,466 | 193,124 | 19,666 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 164,062 | 83,594 | 27,600 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.4 to 1 | 2.3 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 44.5 | 56.7 | 26.3 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -6.8 | 7.0 | -4.5 |
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 75.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.7 percent.
| S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 14.7 | 71.2 | 11.4 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 10.7 | 76.4 | 10.2 |
| – Net Position: | 96,488 | -126,538 | 30,050 |
| – Gross Longs: | 352,672 | 1,711,912 | 274,773 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 256,184 | 1,838,450 | 244,723 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.4 to 1 | 0.9 to 1 | 1.1 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 75.8 | 43.2 | 32.7 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 25.1 | -1.6 | -25.9 |
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 38.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.9 percent.
| Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 38.0 | 44.3 | 15.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 36.4 | 49.0 | 12.8 |
| – Net Position: | 1,737 | -5,178 | 3,441 |
| – Gross Longs: | 41,551 | 48,390 | 17,413 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 39,814 | 53,568 | 13,972 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.0 to 1 | 0.9 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 38.0 | 56.1 | 56.9 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 17.0 | -8.7 | -35.1 |
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 73.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.9 percent.
| Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 26.8 | 56.0 | 15.6 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 28.1 | 53.4 | 16.9 |
| – Net Position: | -3,255 | 6,413 | -3,158 |
| – Gross Longs: | 65,755 | 137,552 | 38,307 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 69,010 | 131,139 | 41,465 |
| – 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): | 73.2 | 30.5 | 36.9 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -7.2 | 5.5 | 8.6 |
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 23.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.3 percent.
| Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 13.0 | 79.1 | 7.0 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 24.8 | 70.2 | 4.0 |
| – Net Position: | -54,431 | 40,887 | 13,544 |
| – Gross Longs: | 59,793 | 364,163 | 32,009 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 114,224 | 323,276 | 18,465 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.5 to 1 | 1.1 to 1 | 1.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 23.3 | 70.8 | 71.3 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 5.8 | -9.6 | 17.5 |
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 56.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.2 percent.
| Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 16.7 | 56.7 | 26.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 18.2 | 67.7 | 13.9 |
| – Net Position: | -262 | -1,956 | 2,218 |
| – Gross Longs: | 2,949 | 9,999 | 4,674 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 3,211 | 11,955 | 2,456 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.9 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 | 1.9 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 56.7 | 45.6 | 55.2 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 32.3 | -42.6 | 43.0 |
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 15.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 80.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.
| MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 6.7 | 90.3 | 2.8 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 5.3 | 92.9 | 1.6 |
| – Net Position: | 5,775 | -10,344 | 4,569 |
| – Gross Longs: | 26,318 | 352,076 | 10,989 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 20,543 | 362,420 | 6,420 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.3 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 15.1 | 80.0 | 57.3 |
| – COT Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish-Extreme | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -36.0 | 33.1 | 14.7 |
Article By InvestMacro.com – Receive our weekly COT Reports by Email
*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).
By ForexTime Nvidia almost ↑ 90% year-to-date Will chipmaker see new all-time high? Pay close…
By JustMarkets On Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) gained 0.34% (+1.04% for the week), while the S&P 500…
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Monday, a troy ounce of gold set a new price peak…
By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT)…
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released…
By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT)…
This website uses cookies.
