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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 release was delayed by the CFTC due to the New Year’s holiday.
The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday December 28th 2021 (delayed holiday release) and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.
Highlighting the COT soft commodities data last week was once again the Soybeans bullish bets that keep on rising. The speculator positions increased for a fourth straight week and by a total of 69,968 contracts over that 4-week time-frame. This bullishness has boosted the Soybean speculator position to its highest level since July 27th, a span of twenty-two weeks.
The soft commodities that saw higher bets last week were Corn (12,856 contracts), Soybeans (22,408 contracts), Soybean Oil (201 contracts), Soybean Meal (11,610 contracts), Lean Hogs (1,094 contracts), Cotton (3,152 contracts) and Cocoa (2,547 contracts). The commodities with lower bets on the week were Wheat (-2,833 contracts), Sugar (-4,512 contracts), Coffee (-869 contracts) and Live Cattle (-13,158 contracts).
| Dec-28-2021 | OI | OI-Index | Spec-Net | Spec-Index | Com-Net | COM-Index | Smalls-Net | Smalls-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude | 1,867,339 | 0 | 338,429 | 20 | -373,092 | 71 | 34,663 | 64 |
| Gold | 508,912 | 22 | 213,156 | 56 | -245,664 | 43 | 32,508 | 56 |
| Silver | 141,246 | 8 | 26,458 | 49 | -41,928 | 58 | 15,470 | 30 |
| Copper | 180,736 | 13 | 14,383 | 53 | -19,679 | 46 | 5,296 | 56 |
| Palladium | 9,403 | 13 | -3,109 | 4 | 3,230 | 95 | -121 | 38 |
| Platinum | 60,353 | 22 | 4,469 | 9 | -10,655 | 94 | 6,186 | 48 |
| Natural Gas | 1,110,532 | 0 | -146,217 | 35 | 115,610 | 67 | 30,607 | 56 |
| Brent | 215,921 | 52 | -20,716 | 84 | 17,594 | 18 | 3,122 | 52 |
| Heating Oil | 302,721 | 3 | 4,897 | 50 | -21,060 | 49 | 16,163 | 54 |
| Soybeans | 647,225 | 9 | 125,285 | 61 | -93,079 | 44 | -32,206 | 18 |
| Corn | 1,522,692 | 25 | 458,176 | 89 | -411,793 | 13 | -46,383 | 16 |
| Coffee | 261,263 | 30 | 55,265 | 89 | -58,015 | 14 | 2,750 | 7 |
| Sugar | 864,262 | 9 | 184,686 | 75 | -209,011 | 29 | 24,325 | 38 |
| Wheat | 357,381 | 11 | 9,132 | 55 | -1,601 | 39 | -7,531 | 66 |
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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-Extreme with a score of 88.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.3 percent.
| CORN Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 35.3 | 43.7 | 8.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 5.2 | 70.8 | 11.5 |
| – Net Position: | 458,176 | -411,793 | -46,383 |
| – Gross Longs: | 536,934 | 665,968 | 129,328 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 78,758 | 1,077,761 | 175,711 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 6.8 to 1 | 0.6 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 88.6 | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 7.5 | -10.1 | 7.0 |
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 Bullish with a score of 74.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.9 percent.
| SUGAR Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 27.0 | 49.5 | 9.1 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 5.6 | 73.7 | 6.3 |
| – Net Position: | 184,686 | -209,011 | 24,325 |
| – Gross Longs: | 233,490 | 427,847 | 78,835 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 48,804 | 636,858 | 54,510 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 4.8 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 | 1.4 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 74.6 | 28.5 | 37.9 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -8.8 | 12.7 | -30.2 |
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 88.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.3 percent.
| COFFEE Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 26.5 | 48.6 | 3.7 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 5.3 | 70.8 | 2.6 |
| – Net Position: | 55,265 | -58,015 | 2,750 |
| – Gross Longs: | 69,178 | 127,068 | 9,647 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 13,913 | 185,083 | 6,897 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 5.0 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 | 1.4 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 88.7 | 14.4 | 7.3 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -7.9 | 9.5 | -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 Bullish with a score of 61.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.2 percent.
| SOYBEANS Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 26.0 | 52.5 | 7.5 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 6.6 | 66.8 | 12.5 |
| – Net Position: | 125,285 | -93,079 | -32,206 |
| – Gross Longs: | 168,011 | 339,477 | 48,633 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 42,726 | 432,556 | 80,839 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 3.9 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 | 0.6 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 61.3 | 43.9 | 18.2 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 19.3 | -20.7 | 16.3 |
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 82.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent.
| SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 28.3 | 47.5 | 12.2 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 4.7 | 76.9 | 6.4 |
| – Net Position: | 91,744 | -114,144 | 22,400 |
| – Gross Longs: | 110,165 | 184,560 | 47,358 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 18,421 | 298,704 | 24,958 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 6.0 to 1 | 0.6 to 1 | 1.9 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 82.5 | 17.4 | 60.4 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 10.4 | -8.0 | -13.9 |
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 33.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.1 percent.
| LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 37.4 | 37.3 | 10.3 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 15.5 | 56.3 | 13.1 |
| – Net Position: | 66,356 | -57,712 | -8,644 |
| – Gross Longs: | 113,339 | 112,965 | 31,159 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 46,983 | 170,677 | 39,803 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 2.4 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 33.6 | 60.4 | 66.1 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 11.5 | -13.6 | -1.7 |
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 68.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.0 percent.
| LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 40.5 | 36.3 | 7.4 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 14.3 | 54.9 | 15.0 |
| – Net Position: | 55,296 | -39,273 | -16,023 |
| – Gross Longs: | 85,559 | 76,686 | 15,634 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 30,263 | 115,959 | 31,657 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 2.8 to 1 | 0.7 to 1 | 0.5 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 68.2 | 42.1 | 11.0 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bearish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | 10.9 | -11.1 | 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 Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent.
| COTTON Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 44.1 | 35.3 | 7.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 5.4 | 78.9 | 2.9 |
| – Net Position: | 90,889 | -102,513 | 11,624 |
| – Gross Longs: | 103,562 | 82,804 | 18,544 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 12,673 | 185,317 | 6,920 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 8.2 to 1 | 0.4 to 1 | 2.7 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 80.6 | 18.0 | 86.1 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish-Extreme | Bearish-Extreme | Bullish-Extreme |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -11.2 | 10.8 | -5.5 |
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 Bearish with a score of 26.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.1 percent.
| COCOA Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 25.9 | 52.1 | 4.9 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 24.5 | 54.2 | 4.2 |
| – Net Position: | 3,250 | -4,886 | 1,636 |
| – Gross Longs: | 60,559 | 121,644 | 11,367 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 57,309 | 126,530 | 9,731 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.1 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 26.3 | 74.5 | 27.1 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bearish | Bullish | Bearish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -1.2 | 1.9 | -10.2 |
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 54.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent.
| WHEAT Futures Statistics | SPECULATORS | COMMERCIALS | SMALL TRADERS |
| – Percent of Open Interest Longs: | 29.0 | 37.6 | 8.3 |
| – Percent of Open Interest Shorts: | 26.5 | 38.0 | 10.5 |
| – Net Position: | 9,132 | -1,601 | -7,531 |
| – Gross Longs: | 103,696 | 134,206 | 29,825 |
| – Gross Shorts: | 94,564 | 135,807 | 37,356 |
| – Long to Short Ratio: | 1.1 to 1 | 1.0 to 1 | 0.8 to 1 |
| NET POSITION TREND: | |||
| – Strength Index Score (3 Year Range Pct): | 54.8 | 39.3 | 65.6 |
| – Strength Index Reading (3 Year Range): | Bullish | Bearish | Bullish |
| NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX: | |||
| – 6-Week Change in Strength Index: | -8.6 | 11.5 | -8.3 |
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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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