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COT Futures Metals Charts: Comex Silver, Gold, Grade #1 Copper, Platinum & Palladium

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Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 29 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 162,226 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -3,988 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 166,214 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 51.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.4 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.1	23.7	11.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.3	66.7	4.0
– Net Position:	162,226	-195,120	32,894
– Gross Longs:	254,206	107,398	51,048
– Gross Shorts:	91,980	302,518	18,154
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.1	46.3	63.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.4	9.2	-2.7

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 41,477 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 1,606 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 39,871 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.4 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.7	30.7	16.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.3	67.1	6.7
– Net Position:	41,477	-57,108	15,631
– Gross Longs:	71,855	48,274	26,084
– Gross Shorts:	30,378	105,382	10,453
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.9	37.8	31.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.9	15.0	-46.8

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 11,361 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,675 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 7,686 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.2	38.8	9.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.5	48.3	6.2
– Net Position:	11,361	-18,841	7,480
– Gross Longs:	83,473	76,695	19,663
– Gross Shorts:	72,112	95,536	12,183
– 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):	50.5	46.5	68.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-19.9	22.0	-25.3

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 14,744 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,804 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 12,940 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 33.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.7 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.7	28.0	16.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.4	65.6	4.3
– Net Position:	14,744	-21,889	7,145
– Gross Longs:	30,141	16,318	9,646
– Gross Shorts:	15,397	38,207	2,501
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.4 to 1	3.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.5	66.3	61.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.9	16.9	-38.3

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 1,408 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 336 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,072 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 7.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.9 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.7	33.4	15.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.4	54.8	9.4
– Net Position:	1,408	-1,969	561
– Gross Longs:	4,474	3,073	1,422
– Gross Shorts:	3,066	5,042	861
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	7.6	88.3	77.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.7	8.1	-5.1

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*COT Report: The COT data, released weekly to the public each Friday, is updated through the most recent Tuesday (data is 3 days old) and shows a quick view of how large speculators or non-commercials (for-profit traders) were positioned in the futures markets.

The CFTC categorizes trader positions according to commercial hedgers (traders who use futures contracts for hedging as part of the business), non-commercials (large traders who speculate to realize trading profits) and nonreportable traders (usually small traders/speculators).

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02 Jul

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

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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 June 29 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 Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -66,691 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -4,915 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -61,776 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 57.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 38.1 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	50.3	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	44.5	28.5	7.8
– Net Position:	-66,691	71,507	-4,816
– Gross Longs:	79,194	164,874	20,801
– Gross Shorts:	145,885	93,367	25,617
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.8	42.8	38.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.7	-0.0	17.2

S&P500 Mini Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 55,167 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,168 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 59,335 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 63.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 48.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 35.1 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.7	72.0	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.6	75.8	9.3
– Net Position:	55,167	-96,774	41,607
– Gross Longs:	378,762	1,852,086	281,581
– Gross Shorts:	323,595	1,948,860	239,974
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.3	48.6	35.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.8	-0.8	-15.5

Dow Jones Mini Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -825 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 14,322 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -15,147 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 33.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.4 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.6	44.4	17.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	37.4	50.9	9.7
– Net Position:	-825	-6,833	7,658
– Gross Longs:	38,688	46,906	17,914
– Gross Shorts:	39,513	53,739	10,256
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.4	57.2	79.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.8	-10.8	6.7

Nasdaq Mini Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -8,099 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,266 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -10,365 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 70.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.7 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.3	55.1	15.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	32.0	45.9	20.8
– Net Position:	-8,099	20,725	-12,626
– Gross Longs:	63,525	123,568	34,023
– Gross Shorts:	71,624	102,843	46,649
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.5	39.3	15.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.1	4.9	-13.2

Russell 2000 Mini Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -35,250 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,398 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -37,648 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 36.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.7 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.5	80.0	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.9	73.2	5.0
– Net Position:	-35,250	28,639	6,611
– Gross Longs:	52,566	336,644	27,479
– Gross Shorts:	87,816	308,005	20,868
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	36.4	62.8	51.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.0	-0.0	-4.1

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -4,846 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 235 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,081 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 37.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.1 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.9	61.0	23.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	45.3	22.9	31.7
– Net Position:	-4,846	6,283	-1,437
– Gross Longs:	2,630	10,054	3,797
– Gross Shorts:	7,476	3,771	5,234
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.5	74.4	2.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.3	9.5	-11.2

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 24,886 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,523 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 28,409 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 50.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.9 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.2	87.9	2.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.1	94.9	1.7
– Net Position:	24,886	-28,533	3,647
– Gross Longs:	37,667	358,207	10,420
– Gross Shorts:	12,781	386,740	6,773
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.7	50.2	48.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	0.9	-5.9

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at 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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02 Jul

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

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 June 29 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 522,490 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -3,671 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 526,161 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.1	33.2	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.0	57.5	2.2
– Net Position:	522,490	-576,084	53,594
– Gross Longs:	664,867	785,783	105,151
– Gross Shorts:	142,377	1,361,867	51,557
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.0	27.0	90.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.3	-10.6	-4.2

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -21,745 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,578 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,167 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 75.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.4	49.8	4.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.8	40.6	2.9
– Net Position:	-21,745	19,250	2,495
– Gross Longs:	36,173	103,735	8,486
– Gross Shorts:	57,918	84,485	5,991
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.6	24.7	57.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.0	5.6	-3.8

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -100,847 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 4,251 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -105,098 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 48.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.4 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.3	40.0	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.5	35.1	2.0
– Net Position:	-100,847	67,968	32,879
– Gross Longs:	363,172	553,620	61,068
– Gross Shorts:	464,019	485,652	28,189
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.3	52.3	52.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.7	8.3	18.7

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 63,859 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 7,301 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,558 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 26.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.0 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.0	45.8	5.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.4	65.2	3.2
– Net Position:	63,859	-74,145	10,286
– Gross Longs:	103,556	175,625	22,579
– Gross Shorts:	39,697	249,770	12,293
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.2	64.3	73.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.5	-5.0	-9.2

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 25,697 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,478 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,219 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.0 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.1	51.3	10.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.0	62.5	5.7
– Net Position:	25,697	-47,067	21,370
– Gross Longs:	67,694	216,470	45,450
– Gross Shorts:	41,997	263,537	24,080
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.0	25.0	84.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.1	0.1	-13.6

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -21,521 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,039 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -20,482 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.9 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	49.2	49.7	0.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	92.7	6.9	0.2
– Net Position:	-21,521	21,233	288
– Gross Longs:	24,384	24,633	399
– Gross Shorts:	45,905	3,400	111
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	7.2 to 1	3.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	13.8	86.3	36.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.0	18.3	-3.3

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02 Jul

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

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Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 29 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 recorded a net position of 352,967 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -35,444 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 388,411 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 75.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.1 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.4	49.3	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.6	68.9	12.4
– Net Position:	352,967	-290,475	-62,492
– Gross Longs:	436,054	732,401	121,074
– Gross Shorts:	83,087	1,022,876	183,566
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.1	30.5	0.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.6	18.5	-14.4

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 240,728 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,263 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 241,991 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.7 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.5	45.0	9.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.5	76.7	4.6
– Net Position:	240,728	-283,442	42,714
– Gross Longs:	280,757	401,035	83,427
– Gross Shorts:	40,029	684,477	40,713
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.1	14.4	60.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.6	8.0	-18.5

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 60,876 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,656 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,220 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 94.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.0 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.7	46.3	4.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.4	70.6	2.2
– Net Position:	60,876	-66,315	5,439
– Gross Longs:	86,405	126,209	11,480
– Gross Shorts:	25,529	192,524	6,041
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	94.2	6.1	26.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.5	1.3	3.5

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 134,011 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -46,937 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 180,948 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 63.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.2 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.1	50.7	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.3	68.1	9.5
– Net Position:	134,011	-117,406	-16,605
– Gross Longs:	190,144	343,050	47,884
– Gross Shorts:	56,133	460,456	64,489
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.5	38.2	44.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-23.3	23.4	-8.8

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 58,570 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -6,338 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 64,908 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 41.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 42.8 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.9	51.7	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.9	65.3	5.4
– Net Position:	58,570	-66,438	7,868
– Gross Longs:	92,353	252,314	34,071
– Gross Shorts:	33,783	318,752	26,203
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.9	41.4	42.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.6	14.6	-31.9

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 48,209 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -7,585 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,794 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 57.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 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:	22.4	52.0	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.8	69.8	6.9
– Net Position:	48,209	-68,291	20,082
– Gross Longs:	85,971	199,332	46,445
– Gross Shorts:	37,762	267,623	26,363
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.0	43.2	51.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-22.6	27.7	-42.6

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 73,073 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -1,841 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 74,914 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 38.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.0 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.2	38.4	8.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.7	59.9	11.9
– Net Position:	73,073	-64,011	-9,062
– Gross Longs:	114,064	114,621	26,481
– Gross Shorts:	40,991	178,632	35,543
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.1	55.2	65.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.1	-2.1	-8.9

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 71,699 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,277 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 76,976 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 88.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.7 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.4	32.5	8.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.7	55.7	11.5
– Net Position:	71,699	-62,199	-9,500
– Gross Longs:	108,582	87,436	21,492
– Gross Shorts:	36,883	149,635	30,992
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.0	14.5	32.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.8	6.7	-11.3

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 71,952 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 6,782 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 65,170 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 73.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.1 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.0	42.9	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.6	80.5	2.9
– Net Position:	71,952	-81,008	9,056
– Gross Longs:	81,826	92,461	15,352
– Gross Shorts:	9,874	173,469	6,296
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.3 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.6	24.6	71.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.5	-0.6	10.4

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 17,514 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,090 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 19,604 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 39.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.2 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.1	46.0	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.7	54.8	3.9
– Net Position:	17,514	-20,654	3,140
– Gross Longs:	66,344	108,654	12,385
– Gross Shorts:	48,830	129,308	9,245
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.3	60.4	44.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.5	13.1	-10.6

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 26,446 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 640 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,806 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 45.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.8 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.2	40.1	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.5	44.3	10.7
– Net Position:	26,446	-14,345	-12,101
– Gross Longs:	107,346	137,995	24,768
– Gross Shorts:	80,900	152,340	36,869
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.6	45.5	43.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.5	1.3	-12.0

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25 Jun

COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar Index, Euro, Yen, Sterling, Swiss Franc, Mexican Peso, 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 June 22 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 resulted in a net position of -510 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,793 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,303 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 24.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 68.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.0 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	70.8	3.8	20.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	72.2	14.5	8.6
– Net Position:	-510	-3,707	4,217
– Gross Longs:	24,504	1,301	7,181
– Gross Shorts:	25,014	5,008	2,964
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	24.9	68.4	74.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.1	2.2	21.1

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 89,057 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -29,129 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 118,186 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 62.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.1 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.9	55.3	13.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.1	76.1	5.9
– Net Position:	89,057	-144,579	55,522
– Gross Longs:	207,863	383,894	96,568
– Gross Shorts:	118,806	528,473	41,046
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	62.3	34.9	71.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.5	5.7	-22.0

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 17,927 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -14,243 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 32,170 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.6 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.0	49.7	19.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.6	65.2	13.9
– Net Position:	17,927	-26,578	8,651
– Gross Longs:	51,445	85,169	32,470
– Gross Shorts:	33,518	111,747	23,819
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.9	14.0	73.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.4	13.6	-26.4

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -53,862 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -7,012 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -46,850 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 37.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.6 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.9	72.6	8.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	46.2	32.6	20.6
– Net Position:	-53,862	76,170	-22,308
– Gross Longs:	34,118	138,242	16,991
– Gross Shorts:	87,980	62,072	39,299
– 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):	37.0	70.6	13.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.3	9.9	-16.8

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 13,552 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,165 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,387 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 94.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.6 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.1	24.1	25.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.7	38.6	43.3
– Net Position:	13,552	-6,085	-7,467
– Gross Longs:	20,980	10,103	10,676
– Gross Shorts:	7,428	16,188	18,143
– 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):	94.4	22.4	43.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.5	-11.8	-14.8

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 43,225 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,029 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 44,254 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.2 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.1	43.6	21.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.7	76.5	9.7
– Net Position:	43,225	-66,690	23,465
– Gross Longs:	69,074	88,461	43,060
– Gross Shorts:	25,849	155,151	19,595
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.0	9.9	82.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.8	-0.3	-6.3

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -17,575 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 305 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -17,880 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 62.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.0 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.0	45.9	14.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	49.9	32.2	16.8
– Net Position:	-17,575	20,348	-2,773
– Gross Longs:	56,133	67,907	22,094
– Gross Shorts:	73,708	47,559	24,867
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	62.2	38.3	51.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-22.3	34.3	-46.0

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 3,286 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 21 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,265 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 76.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.8 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.8	37.3	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.4	47.8	9.6
– Net Position:	3,286	-4,130	844
– Gross Longs:	19,171	14,655	4,615
– Gross Shorts:	15,885	18,785	3,771
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.8	24.0	62.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.2	12.4	-22.2

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -28,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,661 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -23,930 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 0.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.6 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.3	50.4	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	64.7	31.8	2.5
– Net Position:	-28,591	26,095	2,496
– Gross Longs:	61,955	70,553	5,973
– Gross Shorts:	90,546	44,458	3,477
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	0.4	99.0	53.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.1	11.2	-10.8

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 18,265 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -394 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,659 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 97.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.6 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	65.4	21.4	12.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.0	69.5	8.1
– Net Position:	18,265	-20,239	1,974
– Gross Longs:	27,540	9,002	5,390
– Gross Shorts:	9,275	29,241	3,416
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.3 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	97.5	2.4	96.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	22.1	-22.1	1.9

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 10,096 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 8,192 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,904 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 37.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.4 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:	38.9	54.5	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.6	84.3	2.2
– Net Position:	10,096	-11,859	1,763
– Gross Longs:	15,495	21,690	2,633
– Gross Shorts:	5,399	33,549	870
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.3	58.4	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.9	-11.5	12.6

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -1,528 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 81 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,609 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 Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.4 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.9	8.2	24.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	76.2	1.8	11.2
– Net Position:	-1,528	503	1,025
– Gross Longs:	4,502	645	1,913
– Gross Shorts:	6,030	142	888
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	4.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.9	88.3	23.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.6	-11.7	-10.1

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25 Jun

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Fed Funds, 3-Month Eurodollars, Ultra US Bond Treasury Notes

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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 June 22 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 equaled a net position of -1,027,697 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -539,388 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -488,309 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 38.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.8 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.6	59.3	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.0	49.3	6.6
– Net Position:	-1,027,697	1,219,992	-192,295
– Gross Longs:	1,777,412	7,230,673	607,765
– Gross Shorts:	2,805,109	6,010,681	800,060
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.8	55.7	77.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.8	16.8	4.3

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -256,308 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 9,371 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -265,679 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 8.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.5 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	2.3	79.9	2.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.2	55.7	3.0
– Net Position:	-256,308	259,381	-3,073
– Gross Longs:	25,000	856,205	29,216
– Gross Shorts:	281,308	596,824	32,289
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.1 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	8.0	91.4	65.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.5	-2.9	7.0

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -152,907 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -35,967 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -116,940 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 63.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.6 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.6	71.7	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.0	64.9	6.2
– Net Position:	-152,907	140,046	12,861
– Gross Longs:	382,165	1,472,663	140,292
– Gross Shorts:	535,072	1,332,617	127,431
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.4	44.4	41.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.8	-0.5	-15.8

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -209,526 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -98,508 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -111,018 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.1 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.5	79.0	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.6	68.8	11.9
– Net Position:	-209,526	349,248	-139,722
– Gross Longs:	397,254	2,721,853	271,622
– Gross Shorts:	606,780	2,372,605	411,344
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.3	40.7	8.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.3	3.4	-18.2

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -2,312 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -36,648 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 34,336 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 43.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.0 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.4	71.0	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.4	64.8	13.2
– Net Position:	-2,312	263,172	-260,860
– Gross Longs:	870,032	3,031,108	303,180
– Gross Shorts:	872,344	2,767,936	564,040
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.1	43.1	5.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.4	1.3	-2.8

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 214,461 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 19,854 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 194,607 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 84.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.9 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.1	72.0	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.0	75.9	17.8
– Net Position:	214,461	-60,111	-154,350
– Gross Longs:	305,059	1,092,678	115,510
– Gross Shorts:	90,598	1,152,789	269,860
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	84.4	27.4	2.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	22.7	-24.3	0.8

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -60,354 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -3,667 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -56,687 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 71.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.3	74.1	14.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.4	67.4	15.9
– Net Position:	-60,354	78,959	-18,605
– Gross Longs:	109,167	873,996	168,398
– Gross Shorts:	169,521	795,037	187,003
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.7	45.3	37.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.0	-26.7	37.8

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -228,949 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 13,460 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -242,409 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 85.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 36.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.6	79.1	12.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.7	59.7	12.2
– Net Position:	-228,949	232,264	-3,315
– Gross Longs:	102,926	947,822	143,231
– Gross Shorts:	331,875	715,558	146,546
– 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):	85.5	36.1	25.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.7	-13.8	25.9

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25 Jun

COT Futures Metals Charts: Gold, Comex Silver, Copper Grade #1, Platinum and 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 June 22 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 166,214 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -25,822 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 192,036 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 44.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	55.8	23.3	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.2	67.9	3.7
– Net Position:	166,214	-202,382	36,168
– Gross Longs:	253,153	105,830	53,152
– Gross Shorts:	86,939	308,212	16,984
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.3 to 1	3.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.2	44.5	71.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.6	6.0	3.3

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 39,871 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -12,193 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 52,064 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.6 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.0	33.7	16.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.3	66.5	6.5
– Net Position:	39,871	-57,682	17,811
– Gross Longs:	73,841	59,243	29,267
– Gross Shorts:	33,970	116,925	11,456
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.4	37.3	44.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.1	13.5	-15.8

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 7,686 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -3,085 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 10,771 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 47.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 48.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.6 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.0	38.2	10.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.3	46.3	6.2
– Net Position:	7,686	-16,724	9,038
– Gross Longs:	82,540	78,778	21,914
– Gross Shorts:	74,854	95,502	12,876
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.9	48.0	77.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-27.5	28.6	-20.0

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 12,940 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,117 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 20,057 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 Bearish with a score of 31.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.5 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.3	29.5	17.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.9	62.5	4.8
– Net Position:	12,940	-20,925	7,985
– Gross Longs:	31,830	18,648	10,996
– Gross Shorts:	18,890	39,573	3,011
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.5 to 1	3.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	31.3	67.5	73.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.0	19.4	-21.5

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,072 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,331 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,403 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 5.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.5 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.6	34.4	14.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.9	52.1	8.7
– Net Position:	1,072	-1,626	554
– Gross Longs:	4,474	3,173	1,353
– Gross Shorts:	3,402	4,799	799
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	5.3	90.6	77.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.6	13.4	-18.7

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25 Jun

COT Stock Market Futures Charts: VIX, Dow, Nasdaq, SP500, Russell-2000, Emerging Markets

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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 June 22 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 Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -61,776 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 6,971 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -68,747 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 59.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.1	49.3	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.5	28.5	8.3
– Net Position:	-61,776	65,947	-4,171
– Gross Longs:	73,154	156,285	22,256
– Gross Shorts:	134,930	90,338	26,427
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.6	40.7	40.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.7	-10.9	15.7

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 59,335 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 75,998 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -16,663 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.1 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.2	72.9	10.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.9	76.5	9.2
– Net Position:	59,335	-91,331	31,996
– Gross Longs:	364,240	1,869,036	268,915
– Gross Shorts:	304,905	1,960,367	236,919
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.0	49.5	33.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.0	-8.3	-10.5

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -15,147 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,058 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -10,089 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 75.6 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	51.0	17.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.9	43.0	10.5
– Net Position:	-15,147	8,207	6,940
– Gross Longs:	27,861	52,334	17,758
– Gross Shorts:	43,008	44,127	10,818
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	16.3	74.4	75.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.3	8.1	3.9

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -10,365 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 669 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -11,034 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 69.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.5 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.3	57.1	15.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.9	48.4	19.5
– Net Position:	-10,365	19,496	-9,131
– Gross Longs:	58,747	127,857	34,576
– Gross Shorts:	69,112	108,361	43,707
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.2	38.5	23.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.4	1.9	2.9

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -37,648 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 12,319 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -49,967 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 34.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.8 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.1	81.0	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.1	73.1	5.0
– Net Position:	-37,648	32,439	5,209
– Gross Longs:	50,033	335,769	25,858
– Gross Shorts:	87,681	303,330	20,649
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.7	65.3	47.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.7	8.0	-7.2

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -5,081 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -233 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,848 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 36.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.8 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.7	60.4	24.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	46.5	21.6	31.8
– Net Position:	-5,081	6,200	-1,119
– Gross Longs:	2,352	9,651	3,965
– Gross Shorts:	7,433	3,451	5,084
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.8 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	36.8	74.1	5.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.7	10.6	-20.9

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 28,409 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 13,479 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 14,930 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.5 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.9	87.0	2.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.0	95.8	0.9
– Net Position:	28,409	-36,178	7,769
– Gross Longs:	40,821	357,365	11,607
– Gross Shorts:	12,412	393,543	3,838
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.5	37.7	86.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.2	-13.8	25.9

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease 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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25 Jun

COT Energy Futures Charts: Brent Crude Oil Last Day, Natural Gas, Heating Oil NY-Harbor

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 June 22 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 526,161 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,205 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 523,956 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.1 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.5	32.4	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.1	56.8	2.3
– Net Position:	526,161	-574,438	48,277
– Gross Longs:	669,980	759,883	102,600
– Gross Shorts:	143,819	1,334,321	54,323
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.6	27.4	83.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.8	-4.3	-16.9

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -18,167 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,187 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -20,354 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 81.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.0 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.8	47.9	3.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.6	39.6	3.3
– Net Position:	-18,167	16,958	1,209
– Gross Longs:	38,712	98,713	8,069
– Gross Shorts:	56,879	81,755	6,860
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.7	20.8	46.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.2	-8.0	-5.4

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -105,098 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,598 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -107,696 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 47.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 54.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.9 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.6	41.7	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.7	36.1	2.3
– Net Position:	-105,098	73,341	31,757
– Gross Longs:	345,041	540,929	61,081
– Gross Shorts:	450,139	467,588	29,324
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.0	54.0	48.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.9	10.7	18.0

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 56,558 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 7,915 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 48,643 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 17.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.9 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.9	50.8	5.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.5	66.7	3.3
– Net Position:	56,558	-66,819	10,261
– Gross Longs:	96,346	213,277	24,140
– Gross Shorts:	39,788	280,096	13,879
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	17.8	71.8	72.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	2.3	-13.7

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 24,219 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 824 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 23,395 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 66.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.4 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.8	50.4	11.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.2	60.9	6.6
– Net Position:	24,219	-45,201	20,982
– Gross Longs:	72,337	216,815	49,487
– Gross Shorts:	48,118	262,016	28,505
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.2	26.8	82.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	22.1	-13.8	-16.3

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -20,482 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -633 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -19,849 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 16.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.8 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.0	50.4	1.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	92.4	7.4	0.2
– Net Position:	-20,482	19,856	626
– Gross Longs:	22,163	23,256	729
– Gross Shorts:	42,645	3,400	103
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	6.8 to 1	7.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	16.0	83.4	51.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-22.0	21.2	17.8

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25 Jun

COT Soft Commodities Futures Charts: Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat, Cattle, Hogs, Sugar and Coffee

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 June 22 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 totaled a net position of 388,411 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -12,965 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 401,376 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 79.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.0 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.3	48.5	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.5	68.7	11.9
– Net Position:	388,411	-328,959	-59,452
– Gross Longs:	478,631	791,994	134,086
– Gross Shorts:	90,220	1,120,953	193,538
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	79.7	25.1	2.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.4	19.3	-14.4

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 241,991 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -27,670 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 269,661 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.5	45.9	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.3	76.1	5.0
– Net Position:	241,991	-279,035	37,044
– Gross Longs:	282,164	425,054	83,620
– Gross Shorts:	40,173	704,089	46,576
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.3	15.3	53.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.1	12.9	-35.6

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 55,220 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,932 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 63,152 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-Extreme with a score of 9.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.4 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.9	46.9	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.2	69.5	2.6
– Net Position:	55,220	-60,290	5,070
– Gross Longs:	82,447	125,020	12,103
– Gross Shorts:	27,227	185,310	7,033
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.8	9.8	23.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.6	3.5	-8.9

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 180,948 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -24,445 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 205,393 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 75.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.9 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.5	48.4	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.7	70.3	8.8
– Net Position:	180,948	-165,947	-15,001
– Gross Longs:	238,976	366,569	51,734
– Gross Shorts:	58,028	532,516	66,735
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.1	26.8	46.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.0	17.9	-18.6

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 64,908 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -3,683 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 68,591 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 with a score of 63.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.9	50.8	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.1	64.8	5.7
– Net Position:	64,908	-71,439	6,531
– Gross Longs:	101,398	259,448	35,732
– Gross Shorts:	36,490	330,887	29,201
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.9	39.2	37.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.0	12.2	-39.6

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 55,794 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,023 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 53,771 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.5 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.6	52.5	12.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.6	71.9	6.6
– Net Position:	55,794	-77,209	21,415
– Gross Longs:	89,916	209,524	47,835
– Gross Shorts:	34,122	286,733	26,420
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.5	38.2	56.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-31.4	35.1	-35.3

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 74,914 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 5,593 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 69,321 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 39.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.4 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.4	38.0	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.4	60.0	12.0
– Net Position:	74,914	-65,988	-8,926
– Gross Longs:	118,184	113,906	27,178
– Gross Shorts:	43,270	179,894	36,104
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.3	53.6	65.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.9	-6.7	-8.8

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 76,976 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,077 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 84,053 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 10.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.2 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.6	30.2	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.6	53.8	11.2
– Net Position:	76,976	-67,377	-9,599
– Gross Longs:	115,935	86,344	22,515
– Gross Shorts:	38,959	153,721	32,114
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.7	10.0	32.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.1	0.2	-12.5

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 65,170 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 65,704 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 69.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.5	44.8	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.2	79.8	3.4
– Net Position:	65,170	-72,814	7,644
– Gross Longs:	75,914	93,021	14,702
– Gross Shorts:	10,744	165,835	7,058
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.0	29.8	62.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.3	11.1	-15.4

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 19,604 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,673 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,277 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 41.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.3	46.7	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.5	57.2	3.7
– Net Position:	19,604	-23,581	3,977
– Gross Longs:	63,381	104,656	12,213
– Gross Shorts:	43,777	128,237	8,236
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.2	57.8	53.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.2	6.3	-28.2

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 25,806 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 11,858 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 13,948 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 57.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.5 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.0	37.2	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.3	41.1	10.0
– Net Position:	25,806	-15,106	-10,700
– Gross Longs:	112,624	144,499	28,005
– Gross Shorts:	86,818	159,605	38,705
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.1	45.0	50.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.0	1.1	-14.4

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