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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 December 14th 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.
Highlighting the COT stock market data is the third straight weekly decrease in the VIX Volatility futures bearish bets. The speculative net position in the VIX futures saw bearish bets fall by 2,453 contracts this week following drops by 20,782 contracts and 13,751 contracts in the previous two weeks, respectively. The VIX speculator position (currently at -44,950 contracts) is now at the least bearish level of the past eighty-one weeks, dating back to May 26th of 2020.
The stock markets that saw rising speculator bets this week were VIX (2,453 contracts), S&P500 Mini (2,378 contracts), Nasdaq Mini (7,685 contracts), Nikkei 225 USD (-9,025 contracts) and the MSCI EAFE Mini (1,071 contracts).
The markets with lower speculator bets this week were MSCI Emerging Markets Mini (-2,219 contracts), Russell 2000 Mini (-713 contracts) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Mini (-2,124 contracts).
| Dec-14-2021 | OI | OI-Index | Spec-Net | Spec-Index | Com-Net | COM-Index | Smalls-Net | Smalls-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P500-Mini | 2,754,633 | 17 | 167,774 | 98 | -203,537 | 29 | 35,763 | 34 |
| Nikkei 225 | 15,643 | 4 | -7,814 | 30 | 7,429 | 78 | 385 | 32 |
| Nasdaq-Mini | 269,716 | 54 | 33,463 | 94 | -34,203 | 5 | 740 | 46 |
| DowJones-Mini | 120,668 | 99 | -6,677 | 28 | 3,713 | 67 | 2,964 | 54 |
| VIX | 296,559 | 26 | -44,950 | 67 | 57,858 | 38 | -12,908 | 7 |
| Nikkei 225 Yen | 41,070 | 16 | 6,806 | 40 | 11,496 | 67 | -18,302 | 43 |
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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 67.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.4 percent.
| VIX Volatility Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 21.9 | 47.7 | 5.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 37.0 | 28.2 | 10.2 |
| – Net Position: | -44,950 | 57,858 | -12,908 |
| – Gross Longs: | 64,840 | 141,574 | 17,442 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 109,790 | 83,716 | 30,350 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.6 to 1 | 1.7 to 1 | 0.6 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 67.0 | 37.8 | 7.4 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 22.5 | -18.0 | -35.3 |
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 97.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.9 percent.
| S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 16.0 | 65.6 | 11.8 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 9.9 | 73.0 | 10.5 |
| – Net Position: | 167,774 | -203,537 | 35,763 |
| – Gross Longs: | 441,419 | 1,808,330 | 325,418 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 273,645 | 2,011,867 | 289,655 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.6 to 1 | 0.9 to 1 | 1.1 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 97.5 | 29.4 | 33.9 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 8.8 | -7.1 | -0.6 |
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 27.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.3 percent.
| Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 25.8 | 54.5 | 15.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 31.4 | 51.5 | 13.5 |
| – Net Position: | -6,677 | 3,713 | 2,964 |
| – Gross Longs: | 31,182 | 65,821 | 19,224 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 37,859 | 62,108 | 16,260 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.8 to 1 | 1.1 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 27.5 | 67.0 | 54.3 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -14.7 | 15.5 | -4.6 |
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 Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 45.6 percent.
| Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 31.5 | 46.0 | 16.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 19.1 | 58.7 | 16.2 |
| – Net Position: | 33,463 | -34,203 | 740 |
| – Gross Longs: | 85,036 | 124,070 | 44,448 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 51,573 | 158,273 | 43,708 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.6 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 93.7 | 5.5 | 45.6 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 14.7 | -22.1 | 21.8 |
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 41.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.4 percent.
| Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 12.6 | 77.5 | 6.3 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 17.8 | 74.2 | 4.3 |
| – Net Position: | -27,714 | 17,302 | 10,412 |
| – Gross Longs: | 66,744 | 410,815 | 33,169 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 94,458 | 393,513 | 22,757 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.7 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.5 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 41.5 | 55.5 | 62.4 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 7.1 | -3.3 | -15.3 |
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 30.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 77.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.7 percent.
| Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 10.4 | 65.4 | 24.0 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 60.4 | 18.0 | 21.6 |
| – Net Position: | -7,814 | 7,429 | 385 |
| – Gross Longs: | 1,633 | 10,237 | 3,759 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 9,447 | 2,808 | 3,374 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 0.2 to 1 | 3.6 to 1 | 1.1 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 30.0 | 77.5 | 31.7 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -27.1 | 33.5 | -27.6 |
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-Extreme with a score of 17.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.6 percent.
| MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 5.7 | 90.7 | 2.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 4.0 | 92.4 | 2.5 |
| – Net Position: | 7,480 | -7,567 | 87 |
| – Gross Longs: | 24,572 | 391,047 | 10,826 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 17,092 | 398,614 | 10,739 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.4 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 17.9 | 84.5 | 16.6 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish-Extreme | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 5.4 | 2.0 | -41.1 |
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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) as well as their open interest (contracts open in the market at time of reporting).See CFTC criteria here.
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