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COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar, Euro, Yen, Pound, Swiss Franc, 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 15 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 recorded a net position of -2,303 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -4,054 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,751 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 21.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	68.4	8.3	17.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	74.5	12.3	7.4
– Net Position:	-2,303	-1,495	3,798
– Gross Longs:	25,618	3,120	6,577
– Gross Shorts:	27,921	4,615	2,779
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	21.8	72.1	68.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.5	6.4	6.6

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 118,186 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 10,973 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 107,213 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 71.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.0 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.3	54.9	14.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.3	81.1	5.2
– Net Position:	118,186	-182,091	63,905
– Gross Longs:	210,816	381,409	99,890
– Gross Shorts:	92,630	563,500	35,985
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.3	24.3	83.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.2	-11.3	9.3

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 32,170 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 4,456 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 27,714 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.4 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.4	39.2	24.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.8	71.1	13.0
– Net Position:	32,170	-49,883	17,713
– Gross Longs:	55,203	61,123	38,047
– Gross Shorts:	23,033	111,006	20,334
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	97.2	0.2	92.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.9	-7.0	-0.9

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -46,850 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -9,536 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -37,314 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 65.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 20.9 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.8	72.6	12.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	44.9	30.6	24.0
– Net Position:	-46,850	65,317	-18,467
– Gross Longs:	22,974	112,798	18,879
– Gross Shorts:	69,824	47,481	37,346
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.4 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.2	65.5	20.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.2	5.2	-10.8

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 9,387 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 8,311 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,076 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.1	19.5	40.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.8	42.2	43.0
– Net Position:	9,387	-8,396	-991
– Gross Longs:	14,875	7,231	14,949
– Gross Shorts:	5,488	15,627	15,940
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.9	20.0	61.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	14.5	-17.1	19.1

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 44,254 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -1,027 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 45,281 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.0 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.9	51.1	19.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.4	79.9	7.6
– Net Position:	44,254	-72,921	28,667
– Gross Longs:	73,071	129,185	48,013
– Gross Shorts:	28,817	202,106	19,346
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.9	6.0	90.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.3	-7.6	-9.2

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -17,880 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,443 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,437 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 61.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.3	45.8	21.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	46.7	37.5	15.1
– Net Position:	-17,880	10,356	7,524
– Gross Longs:	40,139	56,902	26,262
– Gross Shorts:	58,019	46,546	18,738
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.8	29.9	73.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.6	21.4	-13.6

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 3,265 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,241 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,506 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 76.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.9 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.7	34.2	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.1	49.1	9.0
– Net Position:	3,265	-5,657	2,392
– Gross Longs:	18,466	12,962	5,787
– Gross Shorts:	15,201	18,619	3,395
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.7	21.7	79.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.9	7.6	4.6

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -23,930 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -17,369 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -6,561 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 58.0 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.4	47.2	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	64.0	33.1	2.2
– Net Position:	-23,930	20,397	3,533
– Gross Longs:	68,675	68,307	6,669
– Gross Shorts:	92,605	47,910	3,136
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.4 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	2.8	96.2	58.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.8	10.1	-3.7

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 18,659 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -1,389 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 20,048 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.9 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	68.6	20.4	10.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.2	72.2	5.1
– Net Position:	18,659	-20,809	2,150
– Gross Longs:	27,564	8,209	4,209
– Gross Shorts:	8,905	29,018	2,059
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.1	1.6	98.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	40.0	-41.0	12.0

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 1,904 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 164 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,740 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 17.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.7	67.4	5.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.8	72.6	4.2
– Net Position:	1,904	-2,540	636
– Gross Longs:	13,089	33,059	2,691
– Gross Shorts:	11,185	35,599	2,055
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	17.9	79.7	63.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.5	8.7	-6.3

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -1,609 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -428 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,181 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 58.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.5 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.4	8.4	24.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	78.8	1.9	9.7
– Net Position:	-1,609	489	1,120
– Gross Longs:	4,320	631	1,851
– Gross Shorts:	5,929	142	731
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	4.4 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.7	86.7	26.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.4	16.1	-9.8

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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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21 Jun

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

By CountingPips.com COT Home | Data Tables | Data Downloads | Newsletter

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 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 equaled a net position of -68,747 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -6,598 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -62,149 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 57.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.7 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.2	51.0	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.5	30.6	7.1
– Net Position:	-68,747	72,626	-3,879
– Gross Longs:	79,298	181,878	21,568
– Gross Shorts:	148,045	109,252	25,447
– 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):	57.0	43.2	41.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.6	-12.7	25.8

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -16,663 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,983 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -14,680 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 50.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.6 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.7	69.4	13.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.2	74.0	8.2
– Net Position:	-16,663	-141,945	158,608
– Gross Longs:	395,561	2,164,980	414,259
– Gross Shorts:	412,224	2,306,925	255,651
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.6	40.5	59.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.0	-22.4	22.7

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -10,089 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,269 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -8,820 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 22.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.7	47.3	20.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.1	48.5	10.5
– Net Position:	-10,089	-1,418	11,507
– Gross Longs:	30,655	56,505	24,067
– Gross Shorts:	40,744	57,923	12,560
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	22.3	63.4	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.7	-0.5	28.1

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -11,034 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -8,500 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.7 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.8	58.6	13.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.6	50.7	17.6
– Net Position:	-11,034	22,768	-11,734
– Gross Longs:	65,892	169,189	38,994
– Gross Shorts:	76,926	146,421	50,728
– 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):	68.9	40.5	17.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.2	-1.0	-9.3

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -49,967 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -6,558 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -43,409 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 25.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 49.3 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.2	82.0	5.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.2	73.1	4.7
– Net Position:	-49,967	44,209	5,758
– Gross Longs:	55,412	406,760	28,825
– Gross Shorts:	105,379	362,551	23,067
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	25.7	73.3	49.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.8	17.8	-3.0

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -4,848 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -291 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,557 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 75.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.2	59.6	24.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.1	18.5	34.4
– Net Position:	-4,848	6,464	-1,616
– Gross Longs:	2,554	9,378	3,787
– Gross Shorts:	7,402	2,914	5,403
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	3.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.5	75.0	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.7	12.1	-26.2

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 14,930 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -11,875 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 26,805 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 30.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.0 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.6	88.9	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.4	94.0	0.7
– Net Position:	14,930	-23,084	8,154
– Gross Longs:	35,002	408,214	11,453
– Gross Shorts:	20,072	431,298	3,299
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.9 to 1	3.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	30.2	59.1	90.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.6	9.3	29.1

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering 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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21 Jun

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Fed Funds, 10-Year Treasuries, 2-Year, 5-Year Treasury Notes, Eurodollars

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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 15 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 was a net position of -488,309 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -62,031 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -426,278 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 48.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.2	52.8	5.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.2	47.8	6.6
– Net Position:	-488,309	616,176	-127,867
– Gross Longs:	2,215,955	6,424,614	672,185
– Gross Shorts:	2,704,264	5,808,438	800,052
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.0	46.2	86.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.5	5.9	31.0

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week was a net position of -265,679 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 55,238 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -320,917 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 6.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.6 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	2.7	77.6	2.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.1	51.5	3.0
– Net Position:	-265,679	274,190	-8,511
– Gross Longs:	28,685	813,941	23,258
– Gross Shorts:	294,364	539,751	31,769
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.1 to 1	1.5 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	6.8	93.2	55.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.8	-2.9	1.7

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week was a net position of -116,940 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,407 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -115,533 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 68.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.6 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.7	66.9	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.2	63.3	5.6
– Net Position:	-116,940	75,769	41,171
– Gross Longs:	502,238	1,419,278	160,879
– Gross Shorts:	619,178	1,343,509	119,708
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.1	32.0	56.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	33.2	-29.1	2.5

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week was a net position of -111,018 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 27,160 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -138,178 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 38.0 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.6	75.9	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.7	70.7	10.7
– Net Position:	-111,018	182,709	-71,691
– Gross Longs:	480,659	2,685,328	307,631
– Gross Shorts:	591,677	2,502,619	379,322
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.6	25.9	38.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.1	-1.7	9.2

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week was a net position of 34,336 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -139,084 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 173,420 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.4 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.6	69.6	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.8	64.9	12.8
– Net Position:	34,336	209,999	-244,335
– Gross Longs:	951,423	3,062,847	318,298
– Gross Shorts:	917,087	2,852,848	562,633
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.0	38.0	9.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.5	-2.8	-3.3

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week was a net position of 194,607 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 42,572 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 152,035 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 79.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.3	72.2	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.8	74.6	17.3
– Net Position:	194,607	-36,358	-158,249
– Gross Longs:	300,068	1,124,350	111,282
– Gross Shorts:	105,461	1,160,708	269,531
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	79.1	34.1	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.7	-16.1	-7.1

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week was a net position of -56,687 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 13,901 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -70,588 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 73.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.9 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.7	74.3	13.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.4	66.5	17.1
– Net Position:	-56,687	94,046	-37,359
– Gross Longs:	116,862	893,891	167,707
– Gross Shorts:	173,549	799,845	205,066
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.1	50.1	22.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	27.0	-28.9	12.4

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week was a net position of -242,409 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -9,145 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -233,264 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.7 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.7	79.8	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.7	58.9	12.6
– Net Position:	-242,409	254,315	-11,906
– Gross Longs:	94,134	971,081	141,913
– Gross Shorts:	336,543	716,766	153,819
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.9	45.8	19.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.4	-11.2	11.8

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21 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 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 reached a net position of 401,376 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -27,052 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 428,428 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.3 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.8	49.3	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.5	69.6	11.1
– Net Position:	401,376	-348,905	-52,471
– Gross Longs:	496,763	850,374	138,860
– Gross Shorts:	95,387	1,199,279	191,331
– 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):	81.3	22.2	6.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.2	20.7	-6.5

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 269,661 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -448 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 270,109 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 92.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.7	45.4	9.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.8	77.1	4.5
– Net Position:	269,661	-318,744	49,083
– Gross Longs:	308,086	454,802	93,721
– Gross Shorts:	38,425	773,546	44,638
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.0	7.7	68.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.4	1.2	-16.3

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 63,152 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,252 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 68,404 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 4.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.4 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.8	46.6	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.4	71.0	2.6
– Net Position:	63,152	-68,794	5,642
– Gross Longs:	86,836	131,304	12,846
– Gross Shorts:	23,684	200,098	7,204
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.5	4.6	27.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.8	-2.5	-4.2

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 205,393 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -21,295 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 226,688 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 20.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.4 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.3	46.0	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.4	70.6	8.5
– Net Position:	205,393	-194,308	-11,085
– Gross Longs:	263,867	364,252	56,004
– Gross Shorts:	58,474	558,560	67,089
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.5 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.1	20.1	53.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.4	10.9	-6.9

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 68,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -15,300 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 83,891 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 33.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.9 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.1	49.8	7.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.4	65.2	5.0
– Net Position:	68,591	-83,449	14,858
– Gross Longs:	108,486	268,913	41,639
– Gross Shorts:	39,895	352,362	26,781
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.6	33.8	68.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.6	7.9	-14.3

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 53,771 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -6,651 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 60,422 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 60.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.2 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.5	52.5	12.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.3	71.3	6.7
– Net Position:	53,771	-76,358	22,587
– Gross Longs:	87,485	214,102	50,004
– Gross Shorts:	33,714	290,460	27,417
– 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):	60.3	38.7	61.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.8	21.8	-5.2

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 69,321 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 7,833 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 61,488 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 35.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.5	39.5	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.2	59.8	12.1
– Net Position:	69,321	-60,492	-8,829
– Gross Longs:	117,766	117,949	27,397
– Gross Shorts:	48,445	178,441	36,226
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.6	58.1	65.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.3	-7.4	-12.0

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 84,053 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,690 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 81,363 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 99.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.4 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.5	29.0	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.2	53.8	11.3
– Net Position:	84,053	-75,962	-8,091
– Gross Longs:	130,607	89,145	26,564
– Gross Shorts:	46,554	165,107	34,655
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	99.0	2.7	39.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.7	-3.9	-8.9

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 65,704 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -375 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 66,079 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 69.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.5	45.6	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.1	80.0	3.6
– Net Position:	65,704	-74,390	8,686
– Gross Longs:	76,708	98,605	16,395
– Gross Shorts:	11,004	172,995	7,709
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.4	28.8	68.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.1	11.3	-0.5

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 24,277 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,092 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,369 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.9 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.6	46.3	5.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.4	59.3	3.4
– Net Position:	24,277	-28,186	3,909
– Gross Longs:	63,965	99,902	11,346
– Gross Shorts:	39,688	128,088	7,437
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.5	53.7	52.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.3	-5.4	-9.1

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 13,948 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -4,669 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,617 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 48.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.8 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.7	38.5	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.4	40.0	9.1
– Net Position:	13,948	-6,244	-7,704
– Gross Longs:	108,694	162,745	30,804
– Gross Shorts:	94,746	168,989	38,508
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.8	51.4	64.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.9	10.3	-0.5

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21 Jun

COT Futures Metals Charts: Comex Gold, Silver, 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 15 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 reached a net position of 192,036 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -17,351 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 209,387 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 with a score of 58.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.9 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.1	22.1	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.1	70.3	3.6
– Net Position:	192,036	-231,226	39,190
– Gross Longs:	273,947	106,323	56,320
– Gross Shorts:	81,911	337,549	17,130
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.3 to 1	3.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.8	37.5	78.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.4	-7.1	19.6

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 52,064 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,258 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,806 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 75.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.4 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.6	31.6	16.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.8	68.2	6.5
– Net Position:	52,064	-71,004	18,940
– Gross Longs:	88,591	61,399	31,524
– Gross Shorts:	36,527	132,403	12,584
– 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):	75.8	25.8	51.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.9	-2.1	-10.5

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 10,771 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,864 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 14,635 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 50.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.4 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.2	34.5	11.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.6	44.7	6.4
– Net Position:	10,771	-23,417	12,646
– Gross Longs:	90,209	79,272	27,369
– Gross Shorts:	79,438	102,689	14,723
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.1	43.4	98.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-31.0	27.7	15.4

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 20,057 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -107 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 20,164 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.1 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.5	21.7	17.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.7	66.0	3.8
– Net Position:	20,057	-28,799	8,742
– Gross Longs:	36,745	14,113	11,233
– Gross Shorts:	16,688	42,912	2,491
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.3 to 1	4.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.2	57.9	84.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.3	9.9	0.9

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 2,403 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -72 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,475 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.1 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.0	25.8	15.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.7	56.2	6.9
– Net Position:	2,403	-3,276	873
– Gross Longs:	6,131	2,770	1,617
– Gross Shorts:	3,728	6,046	744
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.4	79.7	96.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.6	3.9	5.7

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21 Jun

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

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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 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 523,956 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 13,457 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 510,499 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.6 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.8	35.1	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.7	58.2	2.5
– Net Position:	523,956	-571,900	47,944
– Gross Longs:	664,365	868,390	110,012
– Gross Shorts:	140,409	1,440,290	62,068
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.0	28.0	82.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.3	-3.7	-12.0

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -20,354 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,153 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -21,507 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.4 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.5	49.8	4.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.8	40.7	3.0
– Net Position:	-20,354	18,075	2,279
– Gross Longs:	38,578	98,500	8,199
– Gross Shorts:	58,932	80,425	5,920
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.0	22.7	55.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.2	-9.2	10.7

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -107,696 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -5,188 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -102,508 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.7 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.4	41.5	4.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.4	36.1	2.2
– Net Position:	-107,696	73,175	34,521
– Gross Longs:	340,670	557,263	64,058
– Gross Shorts:	448,366	484,088	29,537
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.3	53.9	57.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.6	13.3	31.4

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 48,643 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,109 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 53,752 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 8.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.3 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.0	54.1	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.0	67.3	3.3
– Net Position:	48,643	-58,304	9,661
– Gross Longs:	93,176	240,050	24,138
– Gross Shorts:	44,533	298,354	14,477
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	8.7	80.5	69.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.1	11.8	-0.8

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 23,395 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 2,308 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 21,087 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 65.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.2 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.8	49.5	11.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.5	59.6	6.2
– Net Position:	23,395	-44,803	21,408
– Gross Longs:	69,723	218,588	48,654
– Gross Shorts:	46,328	263,391	27,246
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.1	27.3	84.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	24.5	-16.0	-15.8

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -19,849 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,398 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,451 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 17.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.7	40.8	3.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	77.3	7.4	0.2
– Net Position:	-19,849	18,129	1,720
– Gross Longs:	22,141	22,169	1,848
– Gross Shorts:	41,990	4,040	128
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	5.5 to 1	14.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	17.3	79.8	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.5	17.6	62.9

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11 Jun

COT Forex Charts: US Dollar, Euro, Yen, Pound, Bitcoin, Swiss Franc, Brazil Real

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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 08 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 was a net position of 1,751 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,212 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,963 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 28.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.6 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	64.3	10.8	15.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	60.8	22.7	7.2
– Net Position:	1,751	-5,864	4,113
– Gross Longs:	31,891	5,373	7,690
– Gross Shorts:	30,140	11,237	3,577
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.8	64.8	72.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.7	-0.6	17.6

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week was a net position of 107,213 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,109 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 109,322 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 67.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.1 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.2	51.5	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.8	76.1	5.2
– Net Position:	107,213	-182,479	75,266
– Gross Longs:	232,103	382,766	113,822
– Gross Shorts:	124,890	565,245	38,556
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.9	24.2	99.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.1	-13.2	29.0

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week was a net position of 27,714 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 3,589 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,125 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 94.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.1 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.5	39.6	22.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.4	65.4	12.5
– Net Position:	27,714	-44,343	16,629
– Gross Longs:	59,238	67,888	38,028
– Gross Shorts:	31,524	112,231	21,399
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	94.0	3.5	90.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.1	1.8	-3.1

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week was a net position of -37,314 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 9,801 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -47,115 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 60.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.8 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.9	67.4	13.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.0	33.8	23.6
– Net Position:	-37,314	54,268	-16,954
– Gross Longs:	27,248	108,879	21,222
– Gross Shorts:	64,562	54,611	38,176
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.0	60.3	23.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.8	-3.6	-6.8

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,076 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 752 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 324 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 75.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.9 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.7	39.8	34.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.5	44.2	32.2
– Net Position:	1,076	-2,171	1,095
– Gross Longs:	12,649	19,564	16,922
– Gross Shorts:	11,573	21,735	15,827
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.0	26.6	67.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.7	-13.0	29.3

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 45,281 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,491 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 48,772 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 3.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.9 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.8	37.1	22.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.2	72.1	8.4
– Net Position:	45,281	-77,183	31,902
– Gross Longs:	80,989	81,541	50,357
– Gross Shorts:	35,708	158,724	18,455
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.7	3.3	94.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	24.6	-19.1	1.4

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of -9,437 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -7,512 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,925 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 71.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.3 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.4	40.6	20.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	38.7	43.5	11.6
– Net Position:	-9,437	-4,303	13,740
– Gross Longs:	48,150	60,293	31,047
– Gross Shorts:	57,587	64,596	17,307
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.2	17.6	87.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.0	9.1	-6.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 5,506 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -421 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,927 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 80.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.8 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.9	31.5	14.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.9	51.3	6.5
– Net Position:	5,506	-9,060	3,554
– Gross Longs:	21,962	14,424	6,521
– Gross Shorts:	16,456	23,484	2,967
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.5	16.4	92.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	-0.4	18.9

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week was a net position of -6,561 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,915 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -3,646 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 11.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.9	49.7	5.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	44.0	48.8	2.8
– Net Position:	-6,561	1,483	5,078
– Gross Longs:	63,814	79,394	9,489
– Gross Shorts:	70,375	77,911	4,411
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	11.5	86.9	64.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.8	3.1	5.6

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week was a net position of 20,048 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 15,960 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,088 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.9 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	69.9	20.1	9.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.7	71.8	5.0
– Net Position:	20,048	-21,967	1,919
– Gross Longs:	29,705	8,561	4,035
– Gross Shorts:	9,657	30,528	2,116
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.3 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	95.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	65.0	-66.0	14.8

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,740 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,846 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,586 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 17.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.9 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	62.7	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.1	70.4	3.7
– Net Position:	1,740	-3,245	1,505
– Gross Longs:	11,480	26,447	3,053
– Gross Shorts:	9,740	29,692	1,548
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	17.5	78.1	92.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.0	7.9	39.9

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week was a net position of -1,181 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 261 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,442 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 70.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.1 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	63.5	3.1	25.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	79.1	1.7	10.9
– Net Position:	-1,181	103	1,078
– Gross Longs:	4,804	235	1,903
– Gross Shorts:	5,985	132	825
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.7	43.2	25.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	20.5	-17.1	-19.0

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11 Jun

COT Bonds Charts: 5-Year Treasury Notes, Eurodollar, Fed Funds, 10-Year Treasury Notes,

By CountingPips.com COT Home | Data Tables | Data Downloads | Newsletter

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 08 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 -426,278 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 19,229 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -445,507 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 49.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.6 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.2	51.0	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.3	46.9	6.0
– Net Position:	-426,278	558,021	-131,743
– Gross Longs:	2,884,621	6,951,798	684,419
– Gross Shorts:	3,310,899	6,393,777	816,162
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.1	45.3	85.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.2	8.5	29.5

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -320,917 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -23,739 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -297,178 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 100.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	2.3	79.7	2.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	32.8	48.3	2.9
– Net Position:	-320,917	330,488	-9,571
– Gross Longs:	23,915	839,012	20,607
– Gross Shorts:	344,832	508,524	30,178
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.1 to 1	1.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	0.0	100.0	53.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.5	18.0	2.4

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -115,533 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -32,472 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -83,061 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 68.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 58.3 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.1	67.6	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.5	64.2	5.4
– Net Position:	-115,533	71,107	44,426
– Gross Longs:	493,368	1,442,138	159,370
– Gross Shorts:	608,901	1,371,031	114,944
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.5	31.1	58.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	24.8	-23.5	7.0

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -138,178 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -15,476 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -122,702 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 75.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.6 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.4	76.8	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.3	70.8	11.1
– Net Position:	-138,178	206,021	-67,843
– Gross Longs:	431,968	2,676,863	318,034
– Gross Shorts:	570,146	2,470,842	385,877
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.7	28.0	39.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.3	11.0	10.4

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 173,420 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 118,576 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 54,844 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.6 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.2	68.9	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.3	66.6	13.2
– Net Position:	173,420	100,142	-273,562
– Gross Longs:	983,294	3,045,660	309,631
– Gross Shorts:	809,874	2,945,518	583,193
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	27.4	1.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.7	-10.5	-2.4

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 152,035 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -20,586 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 172,621 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 67.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.7 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.5	71.4	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.3	71.4	16.3
– Net Position:	152,035	10	-152,045
– Gross Longs:	305,386	1,181,566	118,378
– Gross Shorts:	153,351	1,181,556	270,423
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.9	44.3	2.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.5	-1.1	-16.0

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -70,588 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 23,179 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -93,767 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 12.5 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.7	75.5	13.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.5	65.5	17.6
– Net Position:	-70,588	121,146	-50,558
– Gross Longs:	105,563	915,139	162,815
– Gross Shorts:	176,151	793,993	213,373
– 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):	68.1	58.7	12.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.5	-18.4	9.4

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -233,264 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 24,967 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -258,231 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 82.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.6 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.6	80.3	11.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.0	57.8	14.3
– Net Position:	-233,264	270,317	-37,053
– Gross Longs:	91,437	966,066	134,668
– Gross Shorts:	324,701	695,749	171,721
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	82.3	52.8	1.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.5	-1.1	-10.8

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11 Jun

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

By CountingPips.com COT Home | Data Tables | Data Downloads | Newsletter

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 08 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 Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 209,387 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,314 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 213,701 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 63.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.6 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.7	21.0	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.1	70.8	3.7
– Net Position:	209,387	-244,806	35,419
– Gross Longs:	288,781	103,496	53,829
– Gross Shorts:	79,394	348,302	18,410
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.6 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.2	34.2	69.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.9	-9.1	-2.8

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 49,806 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 2,289 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 47,517 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.7 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.1	29.7	18.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.2	67.6	7.2
– Net Position:	49,806	-70,113	20,307
– Gross Longs:	83,378	54,818	33,582
– Gross Shorts:	33,572	124,931	13,275
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.7	26.6	59.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.5	-5.5	-3.6

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 14,635 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,888 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,523 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 52.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.6 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.9	33.5	10.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	32.7	44.6	5.9
– Net Position:	14,635	-26,103	11,468
– Gross Longs:	91,156	78,359	25,257
– Gross Shorts:	76,521	104,462	13,789
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.9	41.5	91.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-24.9	24.3	-4.4

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 20,164 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,881 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,045 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.4 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.6	21.0	18.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.3	65.9	3.6
– Net Position:	20,164	-29,929	9,765
– Gross Longs:	37,717	13,975	12,154
– Gross Shorts:	17,553	43,904	2,389
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.3 to 1	5.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.3	56.5	98.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.5	9.6	17.9

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 2,475 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 113 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,362 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.0 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.9	25.6	14.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.9	56.6	6.9
– Net Position:	2,475	-3,329	854
– Gross Longs:	6,127	2,760	1,595
– Gross Shorts:	3,652	6,089	741
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.9	79.3	95.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.6	2.7	7.3

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11 Jun

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

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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 08 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 reached a net position of 510,499 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 19,202 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 491,297 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.2	34.3	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.8	56.7	2.6
– Net Position:	510,499	-560,953	50,454
– Gross Longs:	657,352	862,588	116,939
– Gross Shorts:	146,853	1,423,541	66,485
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.5	30.6	86.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.5	-4.6	-2.8

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of -21,507 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 1,671 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -23,178 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 76.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.8 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.8	50.1	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	32.2	39.8	3.8
– Net Position:	-21,507	19,301	2,206
– Gross Longs:	39,269	94,467	9,407
– Gross Shorts:	60,776	75,166	7,201
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.0	24.8	54.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.8	-0.6	-6.3

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of -102,508 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -15,077 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -87,431 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 47.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 54.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.8 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.0	42.7	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.1	36.9	2.4
– Net Position:	-102,508	73,601	28,907
– Gross Longs:	317,452	540,919	59,751
– Gross Shorts:	419,960	467,318	30,844
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.8	54.0	39.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.9	11.7	18.8

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 53,752 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,923 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,675 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.4 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.0	51.3	6.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.4	66.7	3.2
– Net Position:	53,752	-66,099	12,347
– Gross Longs:	98,156	219,259	26,033
– Gross Shorts:	44,404	285,358	13,686
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.6	72.5	85.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.1	-5.0	18.2

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 21,087 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,617 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 22,704 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 62.2 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 93.0 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.4	49.9	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.6	60.1	6.4
– Net Position:	21,087	-44,687	23,600
– Gross Longs:	67,767	219,698	51,609
– Gross Shorts:	46,680	264,385	28,009
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	62.2	27.4	93.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	19.0	-16.3	3.1

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of -18,451 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 7 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,458 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 20.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.8 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.6	48.4	0.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	90.9	8.8	0.2
– Net Position:	-18,451	18,129	322
– Gross Longs:	23,155	22,169	430
– Gross Shorts:	41,606	4,040	108
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	5.5 to 1	4.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.2	79.8	65.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-19.1	19.2	-1.4

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