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

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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 17 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 was a net position of 345,846 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 24,287 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 321,559 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 74.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.1	47.6	8.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.0	66.5	13.6
– Net Position:	345,846	-270,993	-74,853
– Gross Longs:	432,298	683,412	119,894
– Gross Shorts:	86,452	954,405	194,747
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.2	33.3	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.4	0.1	-11.2

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week was a net position of 302,267 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,846 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 297,421 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 98.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.0 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.9	42.8	9.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.6	77.4	3.9
– Net Position:	302,267	-357,406	55,139
– Gross Longs:	339,414	442,141	95,926
– Gross Shorts:	37,147	799,547	40,787
– Long to Short Ratio:	9.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.7	0.4	76.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.9	-7.2	-0.6

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week was a net position of 54,797 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 2,531 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 52,266 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 Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 21.9 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.3	46.0	3.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.9	67.1	2.2
– Net Position:	54,797	-59,643	4,846
– Gross Longs:	74,249	129,838	11,124
– Gross Shorts:	19,452	189,481	6,278
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.6	10.2	21.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.1	-0.2	3.8

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week was a net position of 116,404 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -5,992 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 122,396 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 59.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.4	51.6	6.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.9	66.7	9.3
– Net Position:	116,404	-100,593	-15,811
– Gross Longs:	182,539	343,275	45,953
– Gross Shorts:	66,135	443,868	61,764
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.1	42.2	45.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.6	5.4	-0.3

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week was a net position of 59,517 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 3,102 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,415 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 61.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.7 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.8	50.9	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.4	65.2	5.3
– Net Position:	59,517	-68,690	9,173
– Gross Longs:	95,068	243,983	34,536
– Gross Shorts:	35,551	312,673	25,363
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.3	40.4	47.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.1	17.1	-32.9

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week was a net position of 54,947 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,089 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 52,858 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 61.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.2 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.9	51.5	12.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.0	72.7	6.6
– Net Position:	54,947	-77,800	22,853
– Gross Longs:	84,323	189,483	47,117
– Gross Shorts:	29,376	267,283	24,264
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.0	37.9	62.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.9	-2.9	8.0

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week was a net position of 77,785 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,709 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 75,076 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 41.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.2 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.2	39.8	9.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.0	62.0	14.5
– Net Position:	77,785	-63,483	-14,302
– Gross Longs:	112,252	113,928	27,221
– Gross Shorts:	34,467	177,411	41,523
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.3	55.6	52.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.8	0.4	-15.0

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week was a net position of 73,725 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,363 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 78,088 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 87.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.7 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.5	30.4	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.9	52.7	12.6
– Net Position:	73,725	-59,577	-14,148
– Gross Longs:	118,725	81,135	19,482
– Gross Shorts:	45,000	140,712	33,630
– 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):	87.9	18.3	10.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.8	-1.2	-11.4

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week was a net position of 103,031 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 8,119 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 94,912 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-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 100.0 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.4	35.7	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.5	79.9	2.6
– Net Position:	103,031	-116,881	13,850
– Gross Longs:	117,526	94,528	20,808
– Gross Shorts:	14,495	211,409	6,958
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.1 to 1	0.4 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	24.2	-24.8	29.3

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week was a net position of 13,326 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 4,559 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,767 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 35.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.9 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.3	48.2	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.0	54.6	3.6
– Net Position:	13,326	-16,092	2,766
– Gross Longs:	68,772	121,390	11,767
– Gross Shorts:	55,446	137,482	9,001
– 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):	35.5	64.5	39.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.3	15.1	-26.6

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week was a net position of 46,794 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,162 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 43,632 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 85.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.4 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.2	35.5	7.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.2	44.7	10.5
– Net Position:	46,794	-36,088	-10,706
– Gross Longs:	137,475	138,516	30,181
– Gross Shorts:	90,681	174,604	40,887
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.6	17.2	50.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.4	-29.7	21.6

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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).

13 Aug

COT Currency Futures Charts: Japanese Yen, Euro, US Dollar, Pound, Swiss Franc, Peso, 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 10 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 19,326 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 445 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,881 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 59.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.6 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	79.7	2.5	15.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.9	55.6	4.9
– Net Position:	19,326	-23,998	4,672
– Gross Longs:	35,975	1,114	6,862
– Gross Shorts:	16,649	25,112	2,190
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.0 to 1	3.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.1	34.7	80.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	34.1	-32.4	-3.7

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 33,857 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -4,150 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 38,007 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 45.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.0 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.3	55.4	13.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.5	65.4	8.0
– Net Position:	33,857	-70,059	36,202
– Gross Longs:	212,809	388,866	92,351
– Gross Shorts:	178,952	458,925	56,149
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.4	55.9	41.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.4	18.8	-19.7

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 7,070 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 7,156 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -86 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 79.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.2 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.0	56.9	16.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.1	62.1	15.5
– Net Position:	7,070	-9,263	2,193
– Gross Longs:	44,750	101,835	29,887
– Gross Shorts:	37,680	111,098	27,694
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	79.1	24.2	60.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.7	11.9	-19.5

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -60,657 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,467 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -55,190 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 74.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.0 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.8	73.6	8.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.2	33.2	19.3
– Net Position:	-60,657	83,261	-22,604
– Gross Longs:	36,684	151,720	17,266
– Gross Shorts:	97,341	68,459	39,870
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.2 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	32.9	74.0	13.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.6	-4.0	-1.5

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 9,678 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,135 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 7,543 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 32.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 29.2 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.0	37.8	20.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.6	33.6	45.8
– Net Position:	9,678	1,926	-11,604
– Gross Longs:	18,537	17,089	9,092
– Gross Shorts:	8,859	15,163	20,696
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.4	32.6	29.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	5.8	-11.1

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 6,465 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -995 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 7,460 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 60.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.5 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.5	50.0	22.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.7	62.9	13.0
– Net Position:	6,465	-22,171	15,706
– Gross Longs:	45,445	85,808	38,066
– Gross Shorts:	38,980	107,979	22,360
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.4	37.8	70.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-32.8	30.4	-14.0

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -49,313 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,030 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -41,283 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 26.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 24.3 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.4	54.8	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	62.1	17.4	18.7
– Net Position:	-49,313	64,248	-14,935
– Gross Longs:	57,323	94,109	17,148
– Gross Shorts:	106,636	29,861	32,083
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	3.2 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.7	75.1	24.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-35.2	40.3	-36.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,032 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -707 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -325 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 69.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.8 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.0	46.0	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	39.3	42.7	9.2
– Net Position:	-1,032	1,544	-512
– Gross Longs:	17,295	21,486	3,769
– Gross Shorts:	18,327	19,942	4,281
– 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):	69.5	32.8	47.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.0	8.4	-14.5

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -23,887 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,590 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -21,297 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 96.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.0 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.8	49.1	4.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	61.4	35.1	2.4
– Net Position:	-23,887	21,295	2,592
– Gross Longs:	69,818	74,870	6,248
– Gross Shorts:	93,705	53,575	3,656
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	2.8	96.7	54.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	3.1	-8.2

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 20,538 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,906 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 23,444 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 96.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.5 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	73.3	17.0	9.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.8	79.8	4.4
– Net Position:	20,538	-22,412	1,874
– Gross Longs:	26,162	6,074	3,429
– Gross Shorts:	5,624	28,486	1,555
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.7 to 1	0.2 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	96.1	3.5	89.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	1.1	-10.5

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 10,702 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,779 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,923 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 38.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.0 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.5	54.3	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.8	76.6	2.6
– Net Position:	10,702	-12,121	1,419
– Gross Longs:	22,018	29,534	2,808
– Gross Shorts:	11,316	41,655	1,389
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.7	57.8	83.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.9	0.2	-13.9

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,104 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 186 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,290 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 72.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.1 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	64.5	4.2	26.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	80.8	2.9	11.2
– Net Position:	-1,104	88	1,016
– Gross Longs:	4,368	286	1,774
– Gross Shorts:	5,472	198	758
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.9	40.6	23.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.8	-50.3	7.1

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13 Aug

COT Bonds Charts: Fed Funds, 10-Years, 2-Years, 5-Year Treasuries, Eurodollars

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 10 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 recorded a net position of -646,383 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 71,450 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -717,833 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 43.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.4 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.0	58.7	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.2	51.9	6.8
– Net Position:	-646,383	834,249	-187,866
– Gross Longs:	2,084,667	7,208,032	644,103
– Gross Shorts:	2,731,050	6,373,783	831,969
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	43.7	51.8	78.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.7	-8.1	7.5

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -81,715 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 14,393 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -96,108 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 29.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.1 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.8	74.5	2.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.0	65.2	3.6
– Net Position:	-81,715	92,140	-10,425
– Gross Longs:	57,143	737,015	25,648
– Gross Shorts:	138,858	644,875	36,073
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.5	71.1	52.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	14.6	-13.6	-11.6

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 34,628 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 20,037 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 14,591 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 8.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.1 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.6	68.9	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.9	71.2	7.0
– Net Position:	34,628	-45,893	11,265
– Gross Longs:	424,999	1,353,227	149,008
– Gross Shorts:	390,371	1,399,120	137,743
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	8.6	37.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	50.0	-44.7	3.6

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -45,958 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 39,065 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -85,023 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 85.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.6 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.3	76.2	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.6	71.0	12.7
– Net Position:	-45,958	179,889	-133,931
– Gross Longs:	423,320	2,620,343	304,150
– Gross Shorts:	469,278	2,440,454	438,081
– 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):	85.2	25.7	14.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.6	-16.7	8.2

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 108,809 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 21,074 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 87,735 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 93.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.0 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.3	67.5	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.6	65.0	14.3
– Net Position:	108,809	103,879	-212,688
– Gross Longs:	867,821	2,752,073	371,005
– Gross Shorts:	759,012	2,648,194	583,693
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	93.1	27.8	18.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	18.2	-19.3	8.6

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 104,445 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 13,359 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 91,086 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 55.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.2 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.8	75.7	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.6	72.5	18.9
– Net Position:	104,445	46,180	-150,625
– Gross Longs:	215,386	1,098,685	123,231
– Gross Shorts:	110,941	1,052,505	273,856
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.3	57.2	6.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-24.4	23.6	6.2

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -95,637 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -402 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -95,235 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 59.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.2 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.4	71.5	15.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	64.3	14.6
– Net Position:	-95,637	86,080	9,557
– Gross Longs:	137,142	856,937	184,906
– Gross Shorts:	232,779	770,857	175,349
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.1	47.6	60.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	-9.1	22.5

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -247,927 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -12,872 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -235,055 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 84.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.6 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.9	76.8	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.3	57.7	11.5
– Net Position:	-247,927	243,227	4,700
– Gross Longs:	113,167	978,847	150,919
– Gross Shorts:	361,094	735,620	146,219
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	84.1	40.1	31.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.9	10.6	5.6

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13 Aug

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

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 10 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 resulted in a net position of 168,406 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -27,929 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 196,335 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 52.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 49.6 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.1	26.1	9.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.8	67.1	4.2
– Net Position:	168,406	-195,641	27,235
– Gross Longs:	277,260	124,720	47,485
– Gross Shorts:	108,854	320,361	20,250
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.7	46.2	49.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	-0.1	-13.9

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 24,474 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -11,665 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 36,139 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 50.0 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 29.9 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.7	33.5	18.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.8	59.3	8.3
– Net Position:	24,474	-39,848	15,374
– Gross Longs:	64,379	51,825	28,129
– Gross Shorts:	39,905	91,673	12,755
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.0	52.8	29.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.9	15.0	-1.6

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 29,031 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -6,029 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 35,060 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 32.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.3 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.5	36.3	10.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.0	55.9	5.0
– Net Position:	29,031	-39,232	10,201
– Gross Longs:	88,960	72,552	20,216
– Gross Shorts:	59,929	111,784	10,015
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.3	32.5	84.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.7	-14.0	15.7

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 5,819 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -2,985 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,804 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 77.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	49.1	31.7	16.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.1	52.2	5.3
– Net Position:	5,819	-13,160	7,341
– Gross Longs:	31,567	20,368	10,720
– Gross Shorts:	25,748	33,528	3,379
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	3.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	22.3	77.0	64.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.2	10.7	2.7

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 1,508 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 420 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,088 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 8.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.9 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.1	34.4	13.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.7	53.4	9.2
– Net Position:	1,508	-1,984	476
– Gross Longs:	5,238	3,598	1,442
– Gross Shorts:	3,730	5,582	966
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	8.3	88.2	72.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.7	-0.1	-5.0

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CountingPips Forex Blog Metals Opinions

13 Aug

COT Stocks Charts: Dow-Mini, VIX, Nasdaq-Mini, EAFE, SP500, Russell-Mini, Emerging Markets

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 10 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 totaled a net position of -74,251 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -17,684 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -56,567 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 54.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.8 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.8	55.0	6.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.5	29.3	8.9
– Net Position:	-74,251	80,481	-6,230
– Gross Longs:	58,742	172,327	21,703
– Gross Shorts:	132,993	91,846	27,933
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.9 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	54.9	46.1	32.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.9	3.3	-5.4

S&P500 Mini Futures:

The S&P500 Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 23,111 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -18,155 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 41,266 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 Bullish with a score of 57.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 42.6 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.3	68.2	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.4	71.9	9.3
– Net Position:	23,111	-100,445	77,334
– Gross Longs:	438,866	1,839,250	327,602
– Gross Shorts:	415,755	1,939,695	250,268
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.6	47.9	42.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.7	-0.7	7.5

Dow Jones Mini Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 2,888 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,693 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,581 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 37.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.9	41.4	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	38.3	47.7	11.5
– Net Position:	2,888	-7,310	4,422
– Gross Longs:	46,893	47,483	17,584
– Gross Shorts:	44,005	54,793	13,162
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.9	56.7	62.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.4	-0.5	-17.3

Nasdaq Mini Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -13,269 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -11,803 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,466 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 67.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.1 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.1	57.2	14.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.8	46.2	19.9
– Net Position:	-13,269	25,706	-12,437
– Gross Longs:	58,502	133,533	34,086
– Gross Shorts:	71,771	107,827	46,523
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.6	42.3	16.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.9	3.1	0.4

Russell 2000 Mini Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -57,535 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,676 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -59,211 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 Bearish with a score of 21.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.4 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.8	79.1	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.4	67.6	4.9
– Net Position:	-57,535	52,438	5,097
– Gross Longs:	62,990	360,431	27,283
– Gross Shorts:	120,525	307,993	22,186
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	21.2	78.3	47.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.2	15.4	-4.3

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -5,722 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -282 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,440 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 34.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.5 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.5	62.4	23.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	50.2	15.0	34.8
– Net Position:	-5,722	7,588	-1,866
– Gross Longs:	2,314	9,987	3,704
– Gross Shorts:	8,036	2,399	5,570
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	4.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.7	78.7	2.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.1	4.6	-8.3

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 28,200 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,857 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 30,057 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 52.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.9 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.2	87.0	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.5	94.8	1.4
– Net Position:	28,200	-32,497	4,297
– Gross Longs:	42,623	363,434	10,247
– Gross Shorts:	14,423	395,931	5,950
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.2	43.7	54.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.5	-6.5	5.9

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -2,219 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,430 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 0.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.4 percent.

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.3	82.2	2.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.0	86.5	1.3
– Net Position:	38,211	-49,886	11,675
– Gross Longs:	165,150	950,685	27,250
– Gross Shorts:	126,939	1,000,571	15,575
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	0.0	97.2	40.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.0	6.8	7.3

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13 Aug

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

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 10 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 equaled a net position of 400,413 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -30,114 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 430,527 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 39.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 48.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 80.0 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.3	34.1	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.1	54.4	2.3
– Net Position:	400,413	-446,519	46,106
– Gross Longs:	556,062	747,515	96,269
– Gross Shorts:	155,649	1,194,034	50,163
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.5	48.6	80.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-39.1	38.9	-10.6

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -31,824 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -9,439 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -22,385 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 58.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.6 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.0	53.2	3.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.4	37.4	3.2
– Net Position:	-31,824	30,554	1,270
– Gross Longs:	36,836	103,053	7,531
– Gross Shorts:	68,660	72,499	6,261
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.5	43.6	46.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.1	18.9	-10.7

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -143,920 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -7,675 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -136,245 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 35.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.1 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.6	42.7	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.7	35.2	1.9
– Net Position:	-143,920	106,435	37,485
– Gross Longs:	348,668	606,847	65,058
– Gross Shorts:	492,588	500,412	27,573
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.4	64.4	67.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.0	12.2	14.7

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 39,838 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -167 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,005 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 86.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.2 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.3	46.5	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.9	61.1	3.9
– Net Position:	39,838	-50,826	10,988
– Gross Longs:	95,401	162,512	24,759
– Gross Shorts:	55,563	213,338	13,771
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	10.7	86.2	77.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-24.4	23.4	4.2

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 33,915 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 5,375 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 28,540 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 81.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.0 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.3	50.2	11.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.7	63.8	6.1
– Net Position:	33,915	-53,298	19,383
– Gross Longs:	71,737	196,582	43,283
– Gross Shorts:	37,822	249,880	23,900
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.1	18.6	76.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.6	-6.3	-8.0

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -15,550 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,974 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -11,576 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 26.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.9 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.5	46.7	1.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	90.7	8.6	0.2
– Net Position:	-15,550	15,148	402
– Gross Longs:	20,483	18,548	493
– Gross Shorts:	36,033	3,400	91
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	5.5 to 1	5.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.3	73.5	41.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.5	-12.8	5.0

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13 Aug

COT Softs Futures Charts: Corn, Soybean Oil & Meal, Wheat, Cattle, Hogs, Sugar, Coffee, Cotton

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 10 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 equaled a net position of 321,559 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,516 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 318,043 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 71.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 36.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.9	48.4	8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.4	66.0	13.6
– Net Position:	321,559	-250,300	-71,259
– Gross Longs:	412,203	689,370	122,560
– Gross Shorts:	90,644	939,670	193,819
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.5 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.1	36.3	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.0	5.7	-5.1

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 297,421 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 14,134 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 283,287 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 97.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.6 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.6	41.8	9.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.8	77.0	4.1
– Net Position:	297,421	-351,385	53,964
– Gross Longs:	335,075	417,712	95,057
– Gross Shorts:	37,654	769,097	41,093
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.9 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	97.7	1.5	74.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.6	-12.9	13.9

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 52,266 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,757 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,023 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 89.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.4 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.9	47.1	4.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.9	67.0	2.2
– Net Position:	52,266	-57,615	5,349
– Gross Longs:	72,187	136,272	11,716
– Gross Shorts:	19,921	193,887	6,367
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	89.1	11.5	25.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.1	5.3	-0.6

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 122,396 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 6,593 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 115,803 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 60.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 45.3 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	50.4	6.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.2	66.6	9.3
– Net Position:	122,396	-106,486	-15,910
– Gross Longs:	183,135	332,870	45,764
– Gross Shorts:	60,739	439,356	61,674
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.8 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.6	40.8	45.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.9	2.6	1.2

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 59,517 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 3,102 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,415 net contracts.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.8	50.9	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.4	65.2	5.3
– Net Position:	59,517	-68,690	9,173
– Gross Longs:	95,068	243,983	34,536
– Gross Shorts:	35,551	312,673	25,363
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.3	40.4	47.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.1	17.1	-32.9

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 52,858 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 5,856 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 47,002 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 59.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.1 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.2	52.0	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.6	72.1	6.6
– Net Position:	52,858	-72,944	20,086
– Gross Longs:	87,713	188,502	43,915
– Gross Shorts:	34,855	261,446	23,829
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.8	40.6	51.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.7	-2.6	0.0

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 75,076 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,425 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 69,651 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 Bearish with a score of 39.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.4 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.6	40.4	9.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.4	62.4	13.9
– Net Position:	75,076	-62,884	-12,192
– Gross Longs:	110,379	115,446	27,520
– Gross Shorts:	35,303	178,330	39,712
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.4	56.1	57.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.3	0.9	-7.6

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 78,088 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -7,504 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 85,592 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 92.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.7 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.7	30.2	7.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.0	53.6	12.7
– Net Position:	78,088	-63,722	-14,366
– Gross Longs:	121,661	82,267	20,152
– Gross Shorts:	43,573	145,989	34,518
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.7	13.8	9.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.2	-1.4	-23.0

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 94,912 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,869 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 89,043 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 98.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.1 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.9	36.8	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.5	77.8	2.9
– Net Position:	94,912	-107,143	12,231
– Gross Longs:	111,991	95,971	19,693
– Gross Shorts:	17,079	203,114	7,462
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.6 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.4	2.0	91.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.3	-17.7	20.1

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 13,326 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 4,559 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,767 net contracts.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.3	48.2	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.0	54.6	3.6
– Net Position:	13,326	-16,092	2,766
– Gross Longs:	68,772	121,390	11,767
– Gross Shorts:	55,446	137,482	9,001
– 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):	35.5	64.5	39.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.3	15.1	-26.6

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 43,632 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 2,655 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,977 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 73.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.5 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.2	37.6	8.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.8	45.8	11.2
– Net Position:	43,632	-31,461	-12,171
– Gross Longs:	123,383	144,051	30,779
– Gross Shorts:	79,751	175,512	42,950
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.4	32.0	43.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.8	-12.6	-0.3

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06 Aug

Forex COT Charts: Australia Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Pound, Swiss Franc & Bitcoin

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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 03 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 came in at a net position of 18,881 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,340 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 16,541 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 58.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.8 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	77.6	3.8	15.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.8	57.7	5.2
– Net Position:	18,881	-23,262	4,381
– Gross Longs:	33,461	1,619	6,629
– Gross Shorts:	14,580	24,881	2,248
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.1 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.4	35.9	76.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	33.4	-32.5	2.1

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 38,007 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -119 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 38,126 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 46.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.2 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.5	55.5	13.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.9	67.2	7.7
– Net Position:	38,007	-79,035	41,028
– Gross Longs:	199,067	374,123	92,730
– Gross Shorts:	161,060	453,158	51,702
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.7	53.4	48.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.7	18.5	-21.5

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -86 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,598 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,684 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 73.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.0 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.8	58.9	16.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.9	60.5	14.5
– Net Position:	-86	-2,962	3,048
– Gross Longs:	43,119	106,522	29,296
– Gross Shorts:	43,205	109,484	26,248
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.9	27.9	62.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.0	14.0	-11.6

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -55,190 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,744 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -59,934 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 36.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.5 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.1	72.2	11.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	45.2	36.5	17.8
– Net Position:	-55,190	67,607	-12,417
– Gross Longs:	30,409	136,596	21,174
– Gross Shorts:	85,599	68,989	33,591
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	36.2	66.6	32.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.8	-4.1	18.9

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 7,543 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -946 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,489 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 85.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.0 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.9	32.5	28.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.1	34.8	43.9
– Net Position:	7,543	-984	-6,559
– Gross Longs:	16,522	13,804	12,065
– Gross Shorts:	8,979	14,788	18,624
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.1	28.2	44.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.3	5.5	2.7

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 7,460 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,086 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,374 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 61.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.4 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.0	50.4	21.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.6	63.9	12.8
– Net Position:	7,460	-23,089	15,629
– Gross Longs:	46,064	85,956	37,401
– Gross Shorts:	38,604	109,045	21,772
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.2	37.2	70.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-29.8	27.3	-11.8

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -41,283 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,936 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -39,347 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 35.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.8 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.0	52.6	11.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	58.3	22.3	17.4
– Net Position:	-41,283	51,437	-10,154
– Gross Longs:	57,742	89,342	19,398
– Gross Shorts:	99,025	37,905	29,552
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	2.4 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.7	64.4	34.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-26.5	26.1	-16.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -325 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,746 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,421 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 30.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.5 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.7	48.7	9.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.4	47.9	9.8
– Net Position:	-325	322	3
– Gross Longs:	16,959	20,816	4,183
– Gross Shorts:	17,284	20,494	4,180
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.7	30.9	53.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	6.9	-9.3

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -21,297 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 5,110 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -26,407 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 4.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.4 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.9	47.4	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	59.7	36.4	1.8
– Net Position:	-21,297	16,960	4,337
– Gross Longs:	70,787	73,195	7,167
– Gross Shorts:	92,084	56,235	2,830
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.3 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	4.1	94.5	61.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.7	-4.5	7.8

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 23,444 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,683 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 21,761 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 86.5 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	77.0	14.7	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.2	75.5	3.9
– Net Position:	23,444	-25,072	1,628
– Gross Longs:	31,789	6,078	3,232
– Gross Shorts:	8,345	31,150	1,604
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.8 to 1	0.2 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	86.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.9	-6.4	-4.2

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 8,923 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,330 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 7,593 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 34.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.8	54.7	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.5	74.6	1.8
– Net Position:	8,923	-10,895	1,972
– Gross Longs:	21,757	29,939	2,958
– Gross Shorts:	12,834	40,834	986
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.5	60.6	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	2.2	6.4

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -1,290 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 282 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,572 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 67.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 80.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.4 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	60.3	8.6	25.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	80.5	1.6	11.9
– Net Position:	-1,290	446	844
– Gross Longs:	3,867	548	1,605
– Gross Shorts:	5,157	102	761
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	5.4 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.6	80.0	17.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.7	-6.3	-6.0

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06 Aug

Bonds COT Charts: Fed Funds, 10-Year, 2-Year, 5-Year, Long Bond & 3-Month Eurodollars

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 03 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 totaled a net position of -717,833 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 23,042 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -740,875 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 42.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.9 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.1	59.1	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.0	51.8	6.6
– Net Position:	-717,833	894,167	-176,334
– Gross Longs:	1,967,652	7,224,439	634,205
– Gross Shorts:	2,685,485	6,330,272	810,539
– 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):	42.4	52.8	79.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.5	-5.4	2.1

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -96,108 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 30,447 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -126,555 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 27.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.6 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.2	74.0	3.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	64.3	3.6
– Net Position:	-96,108	94,180	1,928
– Gross Longs:	50,309	719,410	36,786
– Gross Shorts:	146,417	625,230	34,858
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	27.8	71.3	74.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	19.8	-20.1	9.1

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 14,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 68,922 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -54,331 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 11.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.4 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.2	68.9	7.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.5	70.6	6.5
– Net Position:	14,591	-32,724	18,133
– Gross Longs:	422,404	1,370,120	147,718
– Gross Shorts:	407,813	1,402,844	129,585
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	11.1	44.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	38.8	-33.2	2.8

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -85,023 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -54,998 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -30,025 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 81.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 20.3 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.7	76.6	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	70.6	12.2
– Net Position:	-85,023	205,408	-120,385
– Gross Longs:	436,172	2,635,043	300,909
– Gross Shorts:	521,195	2,429,635	421,294
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.1	28.0	20.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.0	-12.7	8.1

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 87,735 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -76,756 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 164,491 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 90.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.4 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.5	67.6	8.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	64.9	13.7
– Net Position:	87,735	108,613	-196,348
– Gross Longs:	882,849	2,769,646	366,384
– Gross Shorts:	795,114	2,661,033	562,732
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.8	28.2	22.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.7	-14.9	17.4

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 91,086 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -14,342 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 105,428 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 51.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.5 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.3	76.0	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.1	72.2	19.0
– Net Position:	91,086	56,543	-147,629
– Gross Longs:	208,538	1,109,320	129,073
– Gross Shorts:	117,452	1,052,777	276,702
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.8	60.1	8.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-32.6	32.7	5.0

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -95,235 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -12,320 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -82,915 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 59.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.3 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.0	71.7	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.9	64.7	14.3
– Net Position:	-95,235	84,277	10,958
– Gross Longs:	132,762	866,420	184,264
– Gross Shorts:	227,997	782,143	173,306
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.2	47.0	61.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.5	1.7	23.5

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -235,055 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,184 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -236,239 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 89.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 30.7 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.7	77.3	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.3	59.0	11.4
– Net Position:	-235,055	231,709	3,346
– Gross Longs:	110,729	978,488	147,749
– Gross Shorts:	345,784	746,779	144,403
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	89.3	34.9	30.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	-0.2	4.8

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06 Aug

Metals COT Charts: Grade #1 Copper, Gold, Silver, 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 03 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 196,335 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -3,053 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 199,388 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 37.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.2	25.0	10.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.8	72.6	3.4
– Net Position:	196,335	-231,284	34,949
– Gross Longs:	273,143	121,349	51,591
– Gross Shorts:	76,808	352,633	16,642
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.6 to 1	0.3 to 1	3.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.9	37.5	68.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.7	-7.0	-3.0

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 36,139 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,922 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 31,217 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 42.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.9 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.3	29.2	18.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.6	64.9	7.7
– Net Position:	36,139	-52,169	16,030
– Gross Longs:	66,192	42,659	27,295
– Gross Shorts:	30,053	94,828	11,265
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.9	42.1	33.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.5	4.8	-10.8

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 35,060 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,291 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 37,351 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 67.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.9 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	43.6	36.9	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.0	58.3	5.2
– Net Position:	35,060	-45,190	10,130
– Gross Longs:	91,973	77,829	21,046
– Gross Shorts:	56,913	123,019	10,916
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.6	28.4	83.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	19.7	-19.6	6.3

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 8,804 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -2,991 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 11,795 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 26.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.7 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.3	30.2	17.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.9	57.6	4.7
– Net Position:	8,804	-16,734	7,930
– Gross Longs:	30,735	18,428	10,808
– Gross Shorts:	21,931	35,162	2,878
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.5 to 1	3.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.1	72.6	72.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.2	5.1	-0.8

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,088 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -87 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,175 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 5.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.8	36.5	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	38.4	51.5	8.3
– Net Position:	1,088	-1,571	483
– Gross Longs:	5,118	3,824	1,349
– Gross Shorts:	4,030	5,395	866
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	5.4	91.0	73.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	0.4	-4.1

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