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COT Stock Market Charts: VIX, Dow, Nasdaq, SP500, Russell-2000, e-mini futures

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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

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).

10 Sep

COT Energy Charts: Bloomberg Commodity Index, Natural Gas, WTI & Brent Crude Oil & Heating Oil

By CountingPips.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 September 7th 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 349,158 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,370 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 356,528 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 23.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.3 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.0	35.9	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.5	54.4	2.4
– Net Position:	349,158	-391,251	42,093
– Gross Longs:	506,565	756,271	92,519
– Gross Shorts:	157,407	1,147,522	50,426
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	23.0	65.2	74.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-32.2	29.0	5.6

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -33,274 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 10,287 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -43,561 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 56.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.6 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.1	55.2	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.3	39.1	3.9
– Net Position:	-33,274	31,318	1,956
– Gross Longs:	27,234	106,956	9,493
– Gross Shorts:	60,508	75,638	7,537
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.0	44.9	52.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.3	2.9	17.7

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -119,978 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 24,717 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -144,695 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 42.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.1	44.1	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.3	36.5	4.0
– Net Position:	-119,978	111,707	8,271
– Gross Longs:	338,658	646,818	66,804
– Gross Shorts:	458,636	535,111	58,533
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.6	66.1	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.3	3.6	-73.8

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 39,858 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,363 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 42,221 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-Extreme with a score of 10.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.4 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.8	49.9	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.7	64.8	4.0
– Net Position:	39,858	-49,034	9,176
– Gross Longs:	91,702	164,889	22,510
– Gross Shorts:	51,844	213,923	13,334
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	10.7	88.0	66.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.6	-4.5	6.2

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 37,659 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -924 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 38,583 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-Extreme with a score of 86.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 12.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.6 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.1	51.2	10.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.1	65.4	5.2
– Net Position:	37,659	-58,920	21,261
– Gross Longs:	71,140	212,612	42,924
– Gross Shorts:	33,481	271,532	21,663
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.0	12.9	83.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.9	-13.5	10.2

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -12,378 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 3,534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -15,912 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 32.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 42.6 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.5	39.8	1.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	90.6	8.8	0.2
– Net Position:	-12,378	11,960	418
– Gross Longs:	22,560	15,360	504
– Gross Shorts:	34,938	3,400	86
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	4.5 to 1	5.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	32.9	66.8	42.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.3	5.1	4.7

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Find CFTC criteria here: (http://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/CommitmentsofTraders/ExplanatoryNotes/index.htm).

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10 Sep

COT Soft Commodities Charts: Cotton, Coffee, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Cattle & Sugar

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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).

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 267,777 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -36,395 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 304,172 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 64.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.1 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	50.1	8.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.3	64.5	13.0
– Net Position:	267,777	-198,239	-69,538
– Gross Longs:	382,214	692,539	110,557
– Gross Shorts:	114,437	890,778	180,095
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.8 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.2	43.7	3.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.0	6.8	-5.3

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 283,929 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,503 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 291,432 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-Extreme with a score of 95.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.5 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.1	45.1	8.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.2	76.0	4.4
– Net Position:	283,929	-325,732	41,803
– Gross Longs:	327,732	474,810	87,890
– Gross Shorts:	43,803	800,542	46,087
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.0	6.4	59.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.7	0.2	-17.2

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 57,115 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 42 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 57,073 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-Extreme with a score of 91.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.7 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.5	43.4	3.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.5	65.2	2.0
– Net Position:	57,115	-62,088	4,973
– Gross Longs:	75,617	123,710	10,679
– Gross Shorts:	18,502	185,798	5,706
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.9	8.7	22.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.2	-0.6	4.3

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 70,237 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -10,898 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 81,135 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 47.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 29.6 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.4	55.7	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.8	62.5	10.6
– Net Position:	70,237	-44,835	-25,402
– Gross Longs:	148,848	370,121	44,966
– Gross Shorts:	78,611	414,956	70,368
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.8	55.3	29.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.7	15.9	-20.1

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 19,845 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -20,663 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,508 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 40.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.5 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.1	51.1	12.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.6	61.0	8.2
– Net Position:	19,845	-35,775	15,930
– Gross Longs:	83,161	183,582	45,390
– Gross Shorts:	63,316	219,357	29,460
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.4	61.5	34.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.5	20.4	-18.2

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 72,499 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -15,066 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 87,565 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 37.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.7 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.9	38.5	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.7	58.4	12.6
– Net Position:	72,499	-62,073	-10,426
– Gross Longs:	108,885	120,354	28,857
– Gross Shorts:	36,386	182,427	39,283
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.7	56.8	61.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.0	-2.0	2.2

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 76,355 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,869 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 74,486 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-Extreme with a score of 90.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.5 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.8	31.5	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.5	53.9	13.0
– Net Position:	76,355	-60,456	-15,899
– Gross Longs:	120,834	84,803	19,074
– Gross Shorts:	44,479	145,259	34,973
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.3	19.7	2.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.0	9.6	-11.5

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 108,915 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,201 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 106,714 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-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.1 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.8	34.8	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.0	78.9	2.8
– Net Position:	108,915	-120,863	11,948
– Gross Longs:	122,708	95,353	19,691
– Gross Shorts:	13,793	216,216	7,743
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.9 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	88.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.0	-14.5	-0.6

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 30,441 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,532 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 27,909 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 51.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 48.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.2 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.6	52.2	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.4	67.2	3.5
– Net Position:	30,441	-34,369	3,928
– Gross Longs:	68,187	120,163	12,015
– Gross Shorts:	37,746	154,532	8,087
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.1	48.2	53.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	20.8	-21.4	12.8

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 17,540 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,265 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 22,805 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 62.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.1 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.3	39.4	7.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.6	41.5	10.0
– Net Position:	17,540	-7,819	-9,721
– Gross Longs:	108,298	145,427	27,296
– Gross Shorts:	90,758	153,246	37,017
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	62.0	33.2	55.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.8	8.9	16.8

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03 Sep

COT Currency Futures Charts: Mexican Peso, US Dollar Index, British Pound, Bitcoins, Aussie & Kiwi

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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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 20,690 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 328 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 20,362 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 61.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.0 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	73.5	4.3	15.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.1	57.9	4.2
– Net Position:	20,690	-26,183	5,493
– Gross Longs:	35,902	2,091	7,535
– Gross Shorts:	15,212	28,274	2,042
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.1 to 1	3.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.5	31.1	97.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	14.7	-13.9	-1.7

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 10,476 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -14,154 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,630 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 38.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.0 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.0	57.4	13.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.5	64.8	7.6
– Net Position:	10,476	-52,212	41,736
– Gross Longs:	190,593	404,630	95,205
– Gross Shorts:	180,117	456,842	53,469
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.2	61.0	46.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.8	8.5	8.2

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -14,900 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,845 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -16,745 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 63.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.6 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.8	65.2	14.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.5	57.7	14.7
– Net Position:	-14,900	14,435	465
– Gross Longs:	36,544	126,407	28,992
– Gross Shorts:	51,444	111,972	28,527
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.3	38.2	56.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.2	6.3	1.5

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -63,130 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,541 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -66,671 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 31.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.1 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.0	74.7	9.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.5	33.7	18.2
– Net Position:	-63,130	79,415	-16,285
– Gross Longs:	29,030	144,849	18,955
– Gross Shorts:	92,160	65,434	35,240
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.2 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	31.4	72.2	25.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.5	3.9	-1.4

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 3,975 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -119 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,094 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 76.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.6 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.1	42.1	24.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.9	35.7	39.8
– Net Position:	3,975	2,741	-6,716
– Gross Longs:	14,259	18,116	10,411
– Gross Shorts:	10,284	15,375	17,127
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.9	33.9	43.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.1	-1.2	15.0

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -2,848 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -8,725 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,877 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 52.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.9	54.3	20.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.5	56.7	16.1
– Net Position:	-2,848	-4,102	6,950
– Gross Longs:	40,686	92,528	34,457
– Gross Shorts:	43,534	96,630	27,507
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.6	49.1	57.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.1	13.6	-9.1

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -60,078 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -3,478 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -56,600 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-Extreme with a score of 14.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.4 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.0	63.1	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	59.0	18.3	19.9
– Net Position:	-60,078	81,581	-21,503
– Gross Longs:	47,384	114,931	14,812
– Gross Shorts:	107,462	33,350	36,315
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	3.4 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.7	89.7	9.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-27.2	30.7	-27.0

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -2,141 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,779 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -362 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 67.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.7 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.6	48.5	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.1	43.6	8.6
– Net Position:	-2,141	2,372	-231
– Gross Longs:	17,692	23,425	3,919
– Gross Shorts:	19,833	21,053	4,150
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.7	34.1	50.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.7	7.4	4.1

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -21,043 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 2,787 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -23,830 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-Extreme with a score of 4.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.5 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.0	45.5	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	60.7	34.3	2.0
– Net Position:	-21,043	17,157	3,886
– Gross Longs:	72,052	69,809	6,924
– Gross Shorts:	93,095	52,652	3,038
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.3 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	4.2	94.6	59.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.7	-3.9	1.9

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 12,258 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,088 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 13,346 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-Extreme with a score of 85.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.3 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.8	36.5	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.1	70.7	3.7
– Net Position:	12,258	-14,116	1,858
– Gross Longs:	20,165	15,078	3,398
– Gross Shorts:	7,907	29,194	1,540
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.0	14.6	89.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.3	12.4	-2.0

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 21,471 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 8,506 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 12,965 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 64.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.9 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.4	43.6	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.3	89.9	1.7
– Net Position:	21,471	-23,082	1,611
– Gross Longs:	25,605	21,704	2,469
– Gross Shorts:	4,134	44,786	858
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.2	32.6	88.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	32.4	-32.1	10.1

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,092 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 22 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,114 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 73.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.8 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	63.9	5.6	27.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	81.1	6.2	9.3
– Net Position:	-1,092	-37	1,129
– Gross Longs:	4,066	358	1,720
– Gross Shorts:	5,158	395	591
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.2	29.9	26.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.8	-56.2	14.3

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03 Sep

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Eurodollars, Fed Funds, 10-Years, 2-Years, Long Bonds & Ultra Notes

By CountingPips.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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -736,792 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -34,777 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -702,015 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 42.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.8 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.2	59.5	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.0	52.5	6.4
– Net Position:	-736,792	882,252	-145,460
– Gross Longs:	2,046,261	7,531,576	659,525
– Gross Shorts:	2,783,053	6,649,324	804,985
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.1	52.6	83.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	-1.0	6.9

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -100,285 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -29,846 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -70,439 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 27.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.8 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	4.8	76.3	2.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.3	65.6	3.6
– Net Position:	-100,285	113,476	-13,191
– Gross Longs:	51,535	812,652	24,868
– Gross Shorts:	151,820	699,176	38,059
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	27.2	73.7	36.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.6	-10.1	-4.7

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -20,570 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -11,204 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,366 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-Extreme with a score of 87.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.2 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.3	70.3	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.3	69.6	6.9
– Net Position:	-20,570	12,656	7,914
– Gross Longs:	375,763	1,371,541	142,447
– Gross Shorts:	396,333	1,358,885	134,533
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.8	19.9	33.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.3	-6.6	-1.9

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -28,136 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -123,337 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 95,201 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-Extreme with a score of 87.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.9 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.8	76.9	8.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.6	72.3	12.2
– Net Position:	-28,136	161,517	-133,381
– Gross Longs:	374,560	2,671,046	289,367
– Gross Shorts:	402,696	2,509,529	422,748
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.1	24.1	14.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.3	-6.2	12.0

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -29,819 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -143,131 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 113,312 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 78.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.6 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.4	69.8	8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.1	63.6	14.1
– Net Position:	-29,819	247,621	-217,802
– Gross Longs:	724,938	2,755,658	340,466
– Gross Shorts:	754,757	2,508,037	558,268
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.1	41.9	16.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.8	8.0	9.7

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 101,879 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 19,967 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 81,912 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 54.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.5	75.8	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.5	71.0	20.2
– Net Position:	101,879	69,412	-171,291
– Gross Longs:	225,405	1,101,694	122,925
– Gross Shorts:	123,526	1,032,282	294,216
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	54.7	63.7	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	14.3	-19.2

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -104,210 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,878 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -99,332 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 56.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 54.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.6 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.3	73.7	14.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.8	65.0	15.0
– Net Position:	-104,210	106,744	-2,534
– Gross Longs:	114,253	903,006	181,120
– Gross Shorts:	218,463	796,262	183,654
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.0	54.1	50.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.3	5.3	-10.3

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -282,375 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -28,405 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -253,970 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 70.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 28.8 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.0	77.4	12.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.4	55.1	11.9
– Net Position:	-282,375	281,684	691
– Gross Longs:	88,813	978,422	151,645
– Gross Shorts:	371,188	696,738	150,954
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.0	52.8	28.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-22.7	33.1	-8.4

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03 Sep

COT Futures Metals Charts: Gold, Comex Silver, High Grade Copper, Platinum & Palladium

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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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 216,550 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,897 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 210,653 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 65.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	61.3	23.6	8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.6	71.1	3.9
– Net Position:	216,550	-240,512	23,962
– Gross Longs:	311,004	119,896	43,514
– Gross Shorts:	94,454	360,408	19,552
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.0	35.3	40.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.3	-2.9	-21.4

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 22,331 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 470 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 21,861 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 47.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.5 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.7	32.1	19.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.8	59.0	7.9
– Net Position:	22,331	-37,967	15,636
– Gross Longs:	62,935	45,248	26,835
– Gross Shorts:	40,604	83,215	11,199
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.2	55.5	31.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.4	12.9	3.4

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 21,907 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 13,283 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,624 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 58.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.3 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.1	40.4	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.6	54.7	6.3
– Net Position:	21,907	-27,099	5,192
– Gross Longs:	78,177	76,853	17,148
– Gross Shorts:	56,270	103,952	11,956
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.1	40.8	55.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.2	0.2	-11.1

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 8,057 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,086 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,143 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 20.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.3 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	49.8	32.6	14.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	37.8	53.7	5.5
– Net Position:	8,057	-14,101	6,044
– Gross Longs:	33,413	21,885	9,729
– Gross Shorts:	25,356	35,986	3,685
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.8	80.3	46.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.4	8.2	-31.5

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of -181 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 185 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -366 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-Extreme with a score of 1.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.1 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.7	47.3	14.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	38.8	46.3	13.1
– Net Position:	-181	89	92
– Gross Longs:	3,152	4,069	1,222
– Gross Shorts:	3,333	3,980	1,130
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	1.2	99.3	50.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.5	11.9	-22.0

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03 Sep

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

By CountingPips.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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how macro investors (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 -85,835 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -12,686 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -73,149 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 50.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.2 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.2	55.9	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.7	25.9	9.3
– Net Position:	-85,835	93,529	-7,694
– Gross Longs:	66,107	174,327	21,288
– Gross Shorts:	151,942	80,798	28,982
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.5	50.9	27.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.4	12.4	4.8

S&P500 Mini Futures:

The S&P500 Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -28,724 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -43,617 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 14,893 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 Bearish with a score of 49.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.9 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.0	68.5	13.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	71.9	9.0
– Net Position:	-28,724	-92,837	121,561
– Gross Longs:	389,721	1,902,213	371,634
– Gross Shorts:	418,445	1,995,050	250,073
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.5	49.3	51.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.1	-5.2	19.3

Dow Jones Mini Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -2,542 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,150 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,392 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 31.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.3 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.1	42.4	16.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.5	46.8	10.1
– Net Position:	-2,542	-4,726	7,268
– Gross Longs:	43,851	46,373	18,281
– Gross Shorts:	46,393	51,099	11,013
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	31.4	59.7	77.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	-4.9	15.6

Nasdaq Mini Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -2,449 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -31 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,418 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 73.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.6 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.1	51.8	15.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.2	45.3	21.4
– Net Position:	-2,449	15,118	-12,669
– Gross Longs:	69,396	119,514	36,684
– Gross Shorts:	71,845	104,396	49,353
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.7	35.8	15.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.1	3.0	-10.5

Russell 2000 Mini Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -66,790 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 6,141 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -72,931 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-Extreme with a score of 14.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.0 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.5	81.7	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.2	68.5	5.1
– Net Position:	-66,790	60,084	6,706
– Gross Longs:	47,869	371,437	30,012
– Gross Shorts:	114,659	311,353	23,306
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.9	83.2	52.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.3	7.7	-3.4

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -4,003 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 86 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,089 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 40.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 28.7 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.1	47.9	27.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.6	30.1	27.0
– Net Position:	-4,003	3,855	148
– Gross Longs:	3,484	10,374	6,005
– Gross Shorts:	7,487	6,519	5,857
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.6 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.3	66.4	28.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.5	-12.0	17.1

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 18,266 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -14,186 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 32,452 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 35.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.3 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.2	89.0	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.7	94.7	1.2
– Net Position:	18,266	-23,491	5,225
– Gross Longs:	33,722	367,699	10,202
– Gross Shorts:	15,456	391,190	4,977
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.8	58.5	63.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.8	20.7	5.2

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03 Sep

COT Energy Futures Charts: Natural Gas, WTI Crude, Bloomberg Index, Heating Oil & Brent Crude Oil

By CountingPips.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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 356,528 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -17,784 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 374,312 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 25.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.3 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.9	34.7	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.7	53.7	2.5
– Net Position:	356,528	-394,313	37,785
– Gross Longs:	515,630	720,006	89,289
– Gross Shorts:	159,102	1,114,319	51,504
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	25.4	64.3	68.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-29.5	31.9	-19.8

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -43,561 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -10,062 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -33,499 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 38.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.9 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.2	56.5	3.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.6	36.5	2.9
– Net Position:	-43,561	42,594	967
– Gross Longs:	32,456	120,480	7,219
– Gross Shorts:	76,017	77,886	6,252
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.5 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.5	63.8	43.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-29.8	28.6	3.9

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -144,695 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 21,882 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -166,577 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 35.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.9	44.1	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.0	36.4	1.9
– Net Position:	-144,695	110,300	34,395
– Gross Longs:	342,111	632,044	61,935
– Gross Shorts:	486,806	521,744	27,540
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.1	65.7	57.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.2	6.0	-5.4

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 42,221 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 5,337 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 36,884 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-Extreme with a score of 13.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.4 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.2	50.9	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.5	66.4	4.0
– Net Position:	42,221	-51,407	9,186
– Gross Longs:	93,729	169,337	22,619
– Gross Shorts:	51,508	220,744	13,433
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	13.1	85.6	66.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.1	-14.4	8.9

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 38,583 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,563 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 34,020 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-Extreme with a score of 87.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.0 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.9	50.2	10.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.0	64.7	5.7
– Net Position:	38,583	-56,707	18,124
– Gross Longs:	70,020	196,647	40,550
– Gross Shorts:	31,437	253,354	22,426
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.2	15.2	71.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	18.5	-15.1	2.3

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -15,912 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -25 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -15,887 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 25.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	52.2	45.6	1.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	90.5	8.2	0.2
– Net Position:	-15,912	15,550	362
– Gross Longs:	21,702	18,950	450
– Gross Shorts:	37,614	3,400	88
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	5.6 to 1	5.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	25.5	74.4	40.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.3	16.4	-1.3

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CountingPips Forex Blog Energy Opinions

03 Sep

COT Soft Commodities Charts: Coffee, Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle, Lean Hogs & Sugar,

By CountingPips.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 August 31 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 304,172 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -26,795 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 330,967 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 68.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.5 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.2	48.9	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.0	65.8	13.0
– Net Position:	304,172	-231,861	-72,311
– Gross Longs:	400,723	671,977	106,901
– Gross Shorts:	96,551	903,838	179,212
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.9	38.9	1.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.9	3.5	-9.9

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 291,432 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,645 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 299,077 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-Extreme with a score of 96.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.4 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.5	44.4	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.0	76.4	4.5
– Net Position:	291,432	-338,795	47,363
– Gross Longs:	333,709	470,073	95,216
– Gross Shorts:	42,277	808,868	47,853
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	96.5	3.9	66.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.1	-9.3	0.4

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 57,073 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,061 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,012 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-Extreme with a score of 91.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.7 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	44.1	3.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.7	66.5	1.9
– Net Position:	57,073	-62,471	5,398
– Gross Longs:	75,669	122,913	10,593
– Gross Shorts:	18,596	185,384	5,195
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.9	8.5	25.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.9	2.5	6.7

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 81,135 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -20,512 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 101,647 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 50.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.7 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.8	55.9	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.6	64.6	10.0
– Net Position:	81,135	-58,196	-22,939
– Gross Longs:	158,981	374,153	44,292
– Gross Shorts:	77,846	432,349	67,231
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.4	52.1	33.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.9	16.3	-21.3

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 40,508 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -9,200 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,708 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 52.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 50.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.8 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.0	52.3	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.4	68.4	7.6
– Net Position:	40,508	-56,278	15,770
– Gross Longs:	83,951	182,811	42,422
– Gross Shorts:	43,443	239,089	26,652
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.5	50.0	33.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.4	10.5	-16.9

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 87,565 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,653 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 96,218 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 47.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.4 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.8	37.2	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.0	60.7	13.4
– Net Position:	87,565	-74,129	-13,436
– Gross Longs:	122,204	117,107	28,874
– Gross Shorts:	34,639	191,236	42,310
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.8	46.8	54.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.9	-17.4	-10.0

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 74,486 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -144 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 74,630 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-Extreme with a score of 88.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.5 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.1	31.2	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.4	53.3	12.9
– Net Position:	74,486	-59,433	-15,053
– Gross Longs:	121,091	83,613	19,463
– Gross Shorts:	46,605	143,046	34,516
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.4	20.8	6.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.5	1.4	-13.1

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 106,714 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,405 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 104,309 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-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.9 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.9	35.7	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.2	79.4	3.0
– Net Position:	106,714	-117,829	11,115
– Gross Longs:	120,766	95,982	19,089
– Gross Shorts:	14,052	213,811	7,974
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.6 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	82.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	20.7	-18.6	-3.4

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 27,909 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -5,746 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 33,655 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 48.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.0 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.7	54.5	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.4	68.0	3.8
– Net Position:	27,909	-30,595	2,686
– Gross Longs:	64,948	123,250	11,365
– Gross Shorts:	37,039	153,845	8,679
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.8	51.6	39.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	27.1	-26.6	0.2

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 22,805 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -12,243 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 35,048 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 66.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.5 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.9	39.3	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.8	42.7	10.1
– Net Position:	22,805	-12,943	-9,862
– Gross Longs:	112,124	147,230	27,952
– Gross Shorts:	89,319	160,173	37,814
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.4	28.2	54.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.4	-0.6	22.0

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CountingPips Forex Blog Opinions Soft Commodities

27 Aug

COT Currency Futures Charts: Swiss Franc, Brazil Real, US Dollar, Euro, Yen & Bitcoin

By CountingPips.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 August 24 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 20,362 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 1,151 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 19,211 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 60.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.1 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	75.5	3.6	15.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.5	56.7	4.3
– Net Position:	20,362	-25,762	5,400
– Gross Longs:	36,611	1,754	7,473
– Gross Shorts:	16,249	27,516	2,073
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.1 to 1	3.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.9	31.8	90.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.7	-15.1	-0.4

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 24,630 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -33,010 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 57,640 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 42.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.8 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.8	57.7	13.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.3	65.9	8.4
– Net Position:	24,630	-57,393	32,763
– Gross Longs:	194,169	403,032	91,371
– Gross Shorts:	169,539	460,425	58,608
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.6	59.5	31.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.8	12.4	-14.1

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -16,745 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -21,396 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,651 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 61.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.6 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.1	65.3	13.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.6	55.5	14.6
– Net Position:	-16,745	19,171	-2,426
– Gross Longs:	39,489	128,248	26,302
– Gross Shorts:	56,234	109,077	28,728
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.9	41.0	50.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.8	18.8	-14.5

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -66,671 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -3,463 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -63,208 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 29.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.8 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.8	75.9	9.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.0	33.7	17.7
– Net Position:	-66,671	82,070	-15,399
– Gross Longs:	26,763	147,612	19,080
– Gross Shorts:	93,434	65,542	34,479
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.3 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.3	73.4	26.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.3	3.5	5.9

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 4,094 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,453 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,547 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 77.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.6 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.4	41.7	24.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.1	34.1	41.5
– Net Position:	4,094	3,292	-7,386
– Gross Longs:	14,608	18,206	10,746
– Gross Shorts:	10,514	14,914	18,132
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	77.3	34.5	41.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.3	1.2	5.8

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 5,877 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,217 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,660 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 59.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.2 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.7	52.4	20.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.3	61.0	15.3
– Net Position:	5,877	-14,735	8,858
– Gross Longs:	44,124	89,815	35,037
– Gross Shorts:	38,247	104,550	26,179
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.9	42.4	60.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.1	22.4	-23.0

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -56,600 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -6,233 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -50,367 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-Extreme with a score of 18.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.9 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.8	58.9	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	59.5	19.7	18.5
– Net Position:	-56,600	77,460	-20,860
– Gross Longs:	60,964	116,451	15,687
– Gross Shorts:	117,564	38,991	36,547
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	3.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	18.6	86.2	10.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-31.0	36.0	-33.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -362 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -127 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -235 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 70.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.9 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.1	50.1	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	37.9	46.1	10.0
– Net Position:	-362	1,831	-1,469
– Gross Longs:	17,219	23,251	3,153
– Gross Shorts:	17,581	21,420	4,622
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.7	33.2	36.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.0	7.1	-11.5

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -23,830 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,713 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -19,117 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-Extreme with a score of 2.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.5 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	46.7	47.7	4.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	62.4	33.5	2.6
– Net Position:	-23,830	21,597	2,233
– Gross Longs:	71,067	72,551	6,135
– Gross Shorts:	94,897	50,954	3,902
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	2.8	96.8	52.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.8	-1.1	-6.2

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 13,346 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -5,643 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,989 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-Extreme with a score of 86.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.7 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	68.2	21.5	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.3	64.5	5.8
– Net Position:	13,346	-14,408	1,062
– Gross Longs:	22,822	7,179	3,010
– Gross Shorts:	9,476	21,587	1,948
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.3 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.5	14.2	79.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.9	12.7	-8.1

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 12,965 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,264 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 11,701 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 44.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.7 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.7	54.0	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	78.0	2.5
– Net Position:	12,965	-13,985	1,020
– Gross Longs:	24,259	31,419	2,484
– Gross Shorts:	11,294	45,404	1,464
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	44.1	53.5	70.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.0	-15.7	-9.5

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,114 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -388 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -726 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 72.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.3 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.8	4.5	25.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	74.6	4.8	10.4
– Net Position:	-1,114	-29	1,143
– Gross Longs:	4,492	335	1,923
– Gross Shorts:	5,606	364	780
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.6	30.8	27.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.5	-49.5	13.7

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