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COT Soft Commodities Futures Charts: Soybean Oil, LeanHogs, Corn, Wheat, Cattle, Sugar, 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 08 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week was a net position of 428,428 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -23,948 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 452,376 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.2 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.1	48.9	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.3	71.1	11.4
– Net Position:	428,428	-382,167	-46,261
– Gross Longs:	519,602	845,730	150,034
– Gross Shorts:	91,174	1,227,897	196,295
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	84.8	17.5	10.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.9	15.1	-8.1

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week was a net position of 270,109 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 883 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 269,226 net contracts.

This 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 92.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.6 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.6	44.3	9.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.1	76.8	3.9
– Net Position:	270,109	-330,549	60,440
– Gross Longs:	311,503	451,021	100,335
– Gross Shorts:	41,394	781,570	39,895
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.1	5.5	82.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.5	-0.5	0.3

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week was a net position of 68,404 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,369 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 70,773 net contracts.

This 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 98.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.6 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.4	44.5	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.1	69.6	2.7
– Net Position:	68,404	-73,792	5,388
– Gross Longs:	92,148	130,866	13,302
– Gross Shorts:	23,744	204,658	7,914
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.6	1.5	25.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.9	-7.1	0.5

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week was a net position of 226,688 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 2,612 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 224,076 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 86.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.0 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.5	44.6	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.7	71.9	8.3
– Net Position:	226,688	-222,616	-4,072
– Gross Longs:	281,347	362,913	63,392
– Gross Shorts:	54,659	585,529	67,464
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.3	13.4	65.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.9	6.1	-3.2

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week was a net position of 83,891 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -5,342 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 89,233 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 72.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.0 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.1	46.3	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.5	65.2	5.3
– Net Position:	83,891	-101,202	17,311
– Gross Longs:	118,634	248,684	45,724
– Gross Shorts:	34,743	349,886	28,413
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.9	25.9	78.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.5	3.8	-4.3

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week was a net position of 60,422 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 4,886 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,536 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.6 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.0	51.5	12.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.0	72.2	6.6
– Net Position:	60,422	-83,369	22,947
– Gross Longs:	88,799	208,229	49,525
– Gross Shorts:	28,377	291,598	26,578
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.1	34.7	62.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.4	20.5	-19.8

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week was a net position of 61,488 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,002 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 59,486 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 30.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.6 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.2	39.8	9.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.7	58.5	11.8
– Net Position:	61,488	-55,935	-5,553
– Gross Longs:	114,447	119,427	29,748
– Gross Shorts:	52,959	175,362	35,301
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	30.3	61.9	73.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.5	2.5	-5.6

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week was a net position of 81,363 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,068 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 80,295 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 45.6 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.1	29.3	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	54.1	11.4
– Net Position:	81,363	-74,598	-6,765
– Gross Longs:	126,762	88,014	27,670
– Gross Shorts:	45,399	162,612	34,435
– 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):	96.6	3.8	45.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.9	-3.9	5.7

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week was a net position of 66,079 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,873 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 64,206 net contracts.

This 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 69.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.2 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.8	45.7	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.0	78.9	3.1
– Net Position:	66,079	-76,113	10,034
– Gross Longs:	79,752	104,473	17,223
– Gross Shorts:	13,673	180,586	7,189
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.8 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.6	27.7	77.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.3	12.4	-0.4

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week was a net position of 25,369 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,509 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 27,878 net contracts.

This 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 46.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.7	46.1	5.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.6	59.7	4.2
– Net Position:	25,369	-28,626	3,257
– Gross Longs:	60,293	96,806	12,038
– Gross Shorts:	34,924	125,432	8,781
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.5	53.3	45.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.2	6.4	-29.1

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week was a net position of 18,617 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -178 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,795 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.6	36.8	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.1	39.8	9.1
– Net Position:	18,617	-12,690	-5,927
– Gross Longs:	109,402	150,990	31,347
– Gross Shorts:	90,785	163,680	37,274
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.1	46.7	73.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.8	5.2	18.7

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

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

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

11 Jun

COT Stock Market Futures Charts: Russell2000, Emerging Markets, Nasdaq-Mini, Dow-Mini

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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.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -62,149 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -367 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -61,782 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.0 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.5	50.0	5.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.1	30.1	8.2
– Net Position:	-62,149	70,152	-8,003
– Gross Longs:	82,681	176,174	20,789
– Gross Shorts:	144,830	106,022	28,792
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.5	42.3	26.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.1	-11.1	-6.3

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -14,680 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 17,395 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -32,075 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 51.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.9 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.8	68.8	13.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.3	73.6	8.4
– Net Position:	-14,680	-135,418	150,098
– Gross Longs:	387,442	1,936,537	385,780
– Gross Shorts:	402,122	2,071,955	235,682
– 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):	51.0	41.6	57.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.0	-10.1	15.4

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -8,820 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 945 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,765 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 23.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.1	44.8	17.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	39.4	44.1	10.3
– Net Position:	-8,820	772	8,048
– Gross Longs:	33,096	47,664	19,018
– Gross Shorts:	41,916	46,892	10,970
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	23.9	65.9	90.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.9	1.6	-4.0

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -8,500 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 6,049 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -14,549 net contracts.

This 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 70.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.2 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.4	56.6	15.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.0	49.2	19.7
– Net Position:	-8,500	17,786	-9,286
– Gross Longs:	60,518	134,844	37,619
– Gross Shorts:	69,018	117,058	46,905
– 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):	70.3	37.5	23.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.4	2.2	-6.5

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -43,409 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,023 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -35,386 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 29.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.0 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.1	79.0	5.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.4	71.0	4.5
– Net Position:	-43,409	37,037	6,372
– Gross Longs:	64,997	365,591	27,166
– Gross Shorts:	108,406	328,554	20,794
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.0	69.4	51.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.9	16.6	-9.4

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -4,557 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -466 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,091 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.9 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.9	42.8	34.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.2	30.8	24.8
– Net Position:	-4,557	2,582	1,975
– Gross Longs:	2,556	9,187	7,284
– Gross Shorts:	7,113	6,605	5,309
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	38.5	62.2	41.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.8	-6.6	17.1

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 26,805 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,151 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,956 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 49.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.6 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.0	88.1	2.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.2	96.4	1.2
– Net Position:	26,805	-32,498	5,693
– Gross Longs:	35,571	346,687	10,247
– Gross Shorts:	8,766	379,185	4,554
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.8	43.7	67.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.2	0.4	-3.4

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction 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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04 Jun

COT Currency Futures Charts: Pound Sterling, Bitcoin, US Dollar, Euro, Yen, Canadian Dollar, Euro

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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 01 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 2,963 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 183 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,780 net contracts.

This 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 30.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.6 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	62.9	13.2	15.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	56.7	25.4	9.0
– Net Position:	2,963	-5,834	2,871
– Gross Longs:	30,212	6,357	7,217
– Gross Shorts:	27,249	12,191	4,346
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	30.9	64.9	56.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.0	1.5	-4.6

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 109,322 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 5,322 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 104,000 net contracts.

This 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 68.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 23.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.6 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.0	51.9	15.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.3	76.6	5.1
– Net Position:	109,322	-183,514	74,192
– Gross Longs:	237,360	384,998	112,057
– Gross Shorts:	128,038	568,512	37,865
– 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):	68.6	23.9	97.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.8	-15.3	36.6

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 24,125 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -6,534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 30,659 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 4.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.2 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.8	38.4	23.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.0	63.2	12.2
– Net Position:	24,125	-43,200	19,075
– Gross Longs:	64,204	67,004	40,451
– Gross Shorts:	40,079	110,204	21,376
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.4	4.1	95.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.8	1.2	-2.0

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -47,115 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 3,041 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -50,156 net contracts.

This 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 41.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.7 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.2	68.3	12.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.2	29.7	21.6
– Net Position:	-47,115	62,579	-15,464
– Gross Longs:	29,462	110,690	19,467
– Gross Shorts:	76,577	48,111	34,931
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.3 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.1	64.2	26.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.7	-6.4	1.5

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 324 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,527 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,203 net contracts.

This 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 73.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.3	37.0	32.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.6	36.7	33.5
– Net Position:	324	139	-463
– Gross Longs:	13,940	17,008	14,971
– Gross Shorts:	13,616	16,869	15,434
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.8	29.0	64.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.1	-12.9	27.8

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 48,772 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 3,961 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 44,811 net contracts.

This 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 95.6 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 97.6 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.1	36.4	22.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.8	72.5	7.8
– Net Position:	48,772	-82,481	33,709
– Gross Longs:	89,467	83,447	51,491
– Gross Shorts:	40,695	165,928	17,782
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.6	0.0	97.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	29.6	-25.9	8.8

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -1,925 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,116 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -809 net contracts.

This 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 79.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.8 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.0	35.1	22.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.4	44.0	12.0
– Net Position:	-1,925	-12,013	13,938
– Gross Longs:	55,385	47,419	30,225
– Gross Shorts:	57,310	59,432	16,287
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	79.6	11.1	87.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.1	1.9	-4.7

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 5,927 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,658 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,585 net contracts.

This 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 81.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	53.4	29.9	13.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.6	50.0	6.1
– Net Position:	5,927	-9,283	3,356
– Gross Longs:	24,684	13,844	6,170
– Gross Shorts:	18,757	23,127	2,814
– 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):	81.2	16.1	90.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.7	-4.7	16.0

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -3,646 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 4,852 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -8,498 net contracts.

This 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 12.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	43.8	45.9	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	46.1	46.4	2.1
– Net Position:	-3,646	-808	4,454
– Gross Longs:	69,880	73,172	7,774
– Gross Shorts:	73,526	73,980	3,320
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	12.9	85.8	61.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.0	0.3	-2.5

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 4,088 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -1,519 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,607 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.4 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.6	53.9	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.7	62.9	3.4
– Net Position:	4,088	-6,203	2,115
– Gross Longs:	27,326	37,153	4,468
– Gross Shorts:	23,238	43,356	2,353
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.4	7.3	98.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	49.7	-52.7	24.0

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 4,586 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -786 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,372 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 24.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.1 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.2	59.0	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.9	74.9	4.0
– Net Position:	4,586	-5,498	912
– Gross Longs:	11,838	20,439	2,298
– Gross Shorts:	7,252	25,937	1,386
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	24.2	72.9	73.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.4	3.1	31.2

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -1,442 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 230 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,672 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 63.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.6 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.7	6.7	26.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	79.4	2.3	10.6
– Net Position:	-1,442	320	1,122
– Gross Longs:	4,369	491	1,900
– Gross Shorts:	5,811	171	778
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	2.9 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.4	67.7	26.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	23.4	-1.2	-27.0

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COT Bonds Futures Charts: Eurodollar, FedFunds, 10-Year, 2-Year, US Treasury Bonds

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 01 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 came in at a net position of -445,507 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -108,100 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -337,407 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 49.1 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 80.1 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.6	50.7	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.9	46.1	6.5
– Net Position:	-445,507	619,608	-174,101
– Gross Longs:	2,761,407	6,800,787	691,108
– Gross Shorts:	3,206,914	6,181,179	865,209
– 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	46.2	80.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.2	10.3	22.8

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -297,178 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -49,219 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -247,959 net contracts.

This 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 Bearish with a score of 49.0 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	2.1	79.0	1.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.6	48.3	3.0
– Net Position:	-297,178	309,334	-12,156
– Gross Longs:	21,501	796,543	18,208
– Gross Shorts:	318,679	487,209	30,364
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.1 to 1	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	0.0	100.0	49.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.4	18.3	-5.4

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -83,061 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 58,816 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -141,877 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 75.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.4 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.5	67.5	6.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.2	65.5	5.2
– Net Position:	-83,061	44,148	38,913
– Gross Longs:	530,011	1,522,220	156,707
– Gross Shorts:	613,072	1,478,072	117,794
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.8	25.9	55.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	35.0	-32.8	8.4

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -122,702 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -6,987 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -115,715 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 77.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.3 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.1	77.3	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.6	71.4	11.1
– Net Position:	-122,702	209,541	-86,839
– Gross Longs:	422,839	2,707,722	303,216
– Gross Shorts:	545,541	2,498,181	390,055
– 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):	77.4	28.3	31.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.2	5.6	15.7

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 54,844 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -49,554 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 104,398 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.9 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.2	69.5	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.0	64.7	13.3
– Net Position:	54,844	210,157	-265,001
– Gross Longs:	928,118	3,042,242	318,455
– Gross Shorts:	873,274	2,832,085	583,456
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	89.3	38.0	3.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.3	-1.3	-6.9

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 172,621 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,299 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 171,322 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 73.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.7 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.3	68.7	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.9	69.8	16.5
– Net Position:	172,621	-18,004	-154,617
– Gross Longs:	336,069	1,140,281	119,944
– Gross Shorts:	163,448	1,158,285	274,561
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.3	39.2	0.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.0	-6.0	-18.6

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -93,767 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 25,586 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -119,353 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.0 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.3	76.0	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.2	63.4	17.7
– Net Position:	-93,767	149,914	-56,147
– Gross Longs:	99,179	906,672	154,418
– Gross Shorts:	192,946	756,758	210,565
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.7	67.9	8.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.0	-3.6	-1.9

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -258,231 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -8,597 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -249,634 net contracts.

This 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 73.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.7 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	6.2	81.5	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.9	56.7	14.1
– Net Position:	-258,231	295,258	-37,027
– Gross Longs:	73,428	968,999	130,064
– Gross Shorts:	331,659	673,741	167,091
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.0	63.7	1.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.6	3.6	-12.8

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04 Jun

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

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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 01 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 resulted in a net position of 213,701 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -941 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 214,642 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.3 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.0	21.1	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.4	71.8	3.8
– Net Position:	213,701	-248,175	34,474
– Gross Longs:	288,826	102,986	53,306
– Gross Shorts:	75,125	351,161	18,832
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.8 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.3	33.4	67.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.2	-8.5	6.8

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 47,517 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,965 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 50,482 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.8 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	46.3	28.7	18.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.2	67.9	5.2
– Net Position:	47,517	-71,482	23,965
– Gross Longs:	84,400	52,300	33,452
– Gross Shorts:	36,883	123,782	9,487
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.4 to 1	3.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.6	25.4	81.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.5	-9.0	27.3

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 18,523 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,190 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 23,713 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.6	33.4	10.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.7	46.9	5.2
– Net Position:	18,523	-31,443	12,920
– Gross Longs:	92,238	77,715	25,058
– Gross Shorts:	73,715	109,158	12,138
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.7	37.9	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.5	16.6	1.0

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 24,045 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,058 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 22,987 net contracts.

This 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 45.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.7 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.8	19.7	17.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.2	69.5	3.4
– Net Position:	24,045	-33,616	9,571
– Gross Longs:	39,063	13,327	11,856
– Gross Shorts:	15,018	46,943	2,285
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.3 to 1	5.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.2	52.0	95.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.1	1.0	11.7

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 2,362 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 469 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,893 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.2 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	55.7	25.7	16.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.4	56.7	7.3
– Net Position:	2,362	-3,289	927
– Gross Longs:	5,908	2,722	1,702
– Gross Shorts:	3,546	6,011	775
– 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):	14.1	79.6	99.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.3	0.3	17.1

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04 Jun

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

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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 01 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 491,297 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 15,807 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 475,490 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 56.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.0 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.5	34.9	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.9	56.7	2.2
– Net Position:	491,297	-546,592	55,295
– Gross Longs:	638,635	874,518	109,833
– Gross Shorts:	147,338	1,421,110	54,538
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.4	34.1	93.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.3	0.6	9.0

Brent Crude Oil Futures:

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -23,178 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,796 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -20,382 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.6 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.3	50.0	4.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.5	38.9	3.0
– Net Position:	-23,178	21,221	1,957
– Gross Longs:	36,983	95,518	7,775
– Gross Shorts:	60,161	74,297	5,818
– 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):	73.2	28.0	52.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.0	-3.9	-10.4

Natural Gas Futures:

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -87,431 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -11,403 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -76,028 net contracts.

This 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 52.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 30.0 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.7	41.1	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.8	36.2	2.5
– Net Position:	-87,431	61,593	25,838
– Gross Longs:	294,322	510,267	57,134
– Gross Shorts:	381,753	448,674	31,296
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.4	50.2	30.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.2	10.9	9.7

Gasoline Blendstock Futures:

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 55,675 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,307 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 53,368 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	49.0	5.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.5	64.9	3.2
– Net Position:	55,675	-65,203	9,528
– Gross Longs:	98,503	200,633	22,795
– Gross Shorts:	42,828	265,836	13,267
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	16.8	73.4	68.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.8	-6.5	-7.8

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures:

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 22,704 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,126 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,830 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.1 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.9	51.3	11.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.7	62.0	6.2
– Net Position:	22,704	-46,094	23,390
– Gross Longs:	68,978	222,912	50,406
– Gross Shorts:	46,274	269,006	27,016
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.3	25.9	92.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	14.4	-14.4	10.6

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures:

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -18,458 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -82 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,376 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently 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 67.3 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:	-18,458	18,116	342
– Gross Longs:	23,176	22,156	430
– Gross Shorts:	41,634	4,040	88
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	5.5 to 1	4.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.2	79.8	67.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.6	12.6	3.0

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04 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 01 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 recorded a net position of -61,782 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -850 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -60,932 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.6 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.5	50.6	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.9	30.6	7.7
– Net Position:	-61,782	66,995	-5,213
– Gross Longs:	78,637	169,612	20,736
– Gross Shorts:	140,419	102,617	25,949
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.6	41.1	36.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.5	-15.5	5.3

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -32,075 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -13,587 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,488 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 47.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.7 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.1	69.4	13.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.3	73.6	8.3
– Net Position:	-32,075	-117,612	149,687
– Gross Longs:	390,376	1,920,377	379,225
– Gross Shorts:	422,451	2,037,989	229,538
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.9	60.4	50.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.5	-11.6	12.9

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -9,765 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 3,279 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -13,044 net contracts.

This 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 22.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.0 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.2	46.8	17.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.7	43.7	11.2
– Net Position:	-9,765	3,168	6,597
– Gross Longs:	34,280	48,335	18,192
– Gross Shorts:	44,045	45,167	11,595
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	22.7	68.7	82.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.1	4.5	-18.0

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -14,549 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,254 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -13,295 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 66.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.8 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.3	60.1	15.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.4	50.2	19.4
– Net Position:	-14,549	23,564	-9,015
– Gross Longs:	53,160	143,253	37,164
– Gross Shorts:	67,709	119,689	46,179
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.9	41.0	23.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.3	10.4	-16.8

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -35,386 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,526 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -33,860 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 33.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 49.2 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.4	77.9	5.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.2	71.4	4.5
– Net Position:	-35,386	29,674	5,712
– Gross Longs:	70,310	355,620	26,460
– Gross Shorts:	105,696	325,946	20,748
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.9	65.1	49.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	8.8	-11.5

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -4,091 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -45 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,046 net contracts.

This 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 40.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.5 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.9	53.4	30.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	39.9	38.8	21.0
– Net Position:	-4,091	2,488	1,603
– Gross Longs:	2,699	9,092	5,171
– Gross Shorts:	6,790	6,604	3,568
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.0	61.9	37.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.6	-10.1	19.7

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 29,956 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,602 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,354 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.1 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 56.9 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.5	87.7	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.1	96.3	1.3
– Net Position:	29,956	-34,474	4,518
– Gross Longs:	38,312	353,090	9,883
– Gross Shorts:	8,356	387,564	5,365
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.6 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.1	40.5	56.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.9	-6.6	-12.8

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded 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.

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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04 Jun

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

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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 01 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 452,376 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 23,950 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 428,426 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.5 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.6	48.2	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.5	71.5	10.9
– Net Position:	452,376	-405,083	-47,293
– Gross Longs:	531,338	836,578	142,392
– Gross Shorts:	78,962	1,241,661	189,685
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.8	14.2	9.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.0	11.9	-8.1

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 269,226 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 16,235 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 252,991 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.9 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.2	45.0	9.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.9	77.0	3.9
– Net Position:	269,226	-328,283	59,057
– Gross Longs:	309,620	461,251	98,664
– Gross Shorts:	40,394	789,534	39,607
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.9	5.9	80.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.2	-7.4	-1.1

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 70,773 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 5,659 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 65,114 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-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 Bearish with a score of 26.7 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.4	44.6	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.8	71.0	2.8
– Net Position:	70,773	-76,318	5,545
– Gross Longs:	90,442	128,594	13,600
– Gross Shorts:	19,669	204,912	8,055
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	26.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.9	-18.5	10.2

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 224,076 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 3,021 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 221,055 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.2 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.2	44.9	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.5	71.3	8.4
– Net Position:	224,076	-213,475	-10,601
– Gross Longs:	276,257	362,855	57,600
– Gross Shorts:	52,181	576,330	68,201
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.7	15.6	54.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.7	6.1	-11.4

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 89,233 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,030 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 87,203 net contracts.

This 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 75.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 23.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.6 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.8	46.6	8.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.2	66.6	5.1
– Net Position:	89,233	-107,222	17,989
– Gross Longs:	127,933	250,077	45,175
– Gross Shorts:	38,700	357,299	27,186
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.4	23.3	80.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.4	3.5	-2.7

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 55,536 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -4,758 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 60,294 net contracts.

This 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 60.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 36.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.4 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.6	51.4	12.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.7	71.5	6.2
– Net Position:	55,536	-80,692	25,156
– Gross Longs:	86,450	205,859	50,157
– Gross Shorts:	30,914	286,551	25,001
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.5	36.2	71.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.8	17.0	-11.3

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 59,486 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -7,105 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 66,591 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 28.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.4 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.4	39.0	9.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.0	56.5	11.4
– Net Position:	59,486	-53,868	-5,618
– Gross Longs:	114,916	119,934	29,502
– Gross Shorts:	55,430	173,802	35,120
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.9	63.4	73.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.9	10.8	3.8

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 80,295 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 320 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 79,975 net contracts.

This 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 95.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 4.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.8 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.7	29.4	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.7	54.1	11.4
– Net Position:	80,295	-73,356	-6,939
– Gross Longs:	120,882	87,343	27,073
– Gross Shorts:	40,587	160,699	34,012
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.6	4.9	44.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.5	-0.7	1.7

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 64,206 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 553 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 63,653 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 62.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.0	45.7	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.1	76.9	3.5
– Net Position:	64,206	-71,859	7,653
– Gross Longs:	78,220	105,169	15,657
– Gross Shorts:	14,014	177,028	8,004
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	62.9	37.7	57.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.6	7.6	-8.2

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 27,878 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,575 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,303 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 48.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.5 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.5	45.3	5.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.2	61.1	3.2
– Net Position:	27,878	-32,982	5,104
– Gross Longs:	59,645	94,897	11,712
– Gross Shorts:	31,767	127,879	6,608
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.7	49.4	66.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.4	0.6	9.4

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 18,795 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 384 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 18,411 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.7 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.5	36.7	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.8	38.8	9.6
– Net Position:	18,795	-8,556	-10,239
– Gross Longs:	113,330	145,728	27,774
– Gross Shorts:	94,535	154,284	38,013
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.2	49.7	52.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.6	0.4	8.1

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29 May

COT Currency Futures Charts: Bitcoin, US Dollar, Euro, Ruble, Real, Franc, Yen & Aussie

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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 May 25 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 2,780 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 96 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,684 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 30.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.2 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	63.9	12.6	14.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	57.4	25.1	8.2
– Net Position:	2,780	-5,390	2,610
– Gross Longs:	27,488	5,413	6,159
– Gross Shorts:	24,708	10,803	3,549
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	30.6	65.6	53.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.5	5.9	-4.7

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 104,000 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 4,142 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 99,858 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 66.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.0	51.7	15.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.9	76.1	4.8
– Net Position:	104,000	-179,866	75,866
– Gross Longs:	236,103	381,869	111,477
– Gross Shorts:	132,103	561,735	35,611
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	3.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.9	24.9	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.4	-19.8	46.9

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 30,659 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,759 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,900 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.1 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.9	37.2	24.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.8	66.9	12.7
– Net Position:	30,659	-50,190	19,531
– Gross Longs:	64,193	63,058	40,988
– Gross Shorts:	33,534	113,248	21,457
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	96.1	0.0	96.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.7	-6.0	10.5

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -50,156 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 792 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -50,948 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.8 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.8	70.1	12.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.5	30.0	19.8
– Net Position:	-50,156	61,353	-11,197
– Gross Longs:	24,163	107,377	19,120
– Gross Shorts:	74,319	46,024	30,317
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.3 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.2	63.6	34.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.9	-8.2	17.7

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -1,203 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 3,062 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,265 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.0 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.1	41.4	30.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.8	32.9	36.1
– Net Position:	-1,203	3,679	-2,476
– Gross Longs:	12,223	17,997	13,233
– Gross Shorts:	13,426	14,318	15,709
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.3 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.5	32.8	59.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.1	-7.4	24.5

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 44,811 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,301 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 46,112 net contracts.

This 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 92.3 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 93.1 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.5	35.9	23.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.5	71.3	8.7
– Net Position:	44,811	-75,535	30,724
– Gross Longs:	84,183	76,439	49,306
– Gross Shorts:	39,372	151,974	18,582
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.3	0.0	93.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	35.3	-30.9	7.2

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -809 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,811 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,002 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.0 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.9	36.7	21.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.5	46.1	11.8
– Net Position:	-809	-12,789	13,598
– Gross Longs:	55,098	49,401	29,543
– Gross Shorts:	55,907	62,190	15,945
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.9	10.5	87.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.1	0.6	8.4

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 8,585 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 135 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 8,450 net contracts.

This 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 85.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 12.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.0 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	55.3	29.3	13.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	35.8	55.8	6.2
– Net Position:	8,585	-11,707	3,122
– Gross Longs:	24,446	12,973	5,873
– Gross Shorts:	15,861	24,680	2,751
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.7	12.4	88.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.2	-10.8	10.7

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -8,498 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 1,620 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -10,118 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.1 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	43.5	47.9	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	49.3	45.3	2.0
– Net Position:	-8,498	3,768	4,730
– Gross Longs:	63,868	70,361	7,663
– Gross Shorts:	72,366	66,593	2,933
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	10.5	88.0	63.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.7	-2.1	3.6

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 5,607 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 776 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,831 net contracts.

This 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 5.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.3	55.2	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.8	66.0	2.9
– Net Position:	5,607	-7,113	1,506
– Gross Longs:	25,836	36,251	3,427
– Gross Shorts:	20,229	43,364	1,921
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	94.0	5.8	90.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	53.2	-55.0	14.1

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 5,372 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 692 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,680 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 Bearish with a score of 26.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.1 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.3	56.8	6.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.9	75.5	3.6
– Net Position:	5,372	-6,552	1,180
– Gross Longs:	12,718	19,927	2,429
– Gross Shorts:	7,346	26,479	1,249
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.1	70.5	82.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	-0.7	42.4

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -1,672 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -713 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -959 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 56.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.0 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.5	7.1	23.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	75.3	2.4	9.2
– Net Position:	-1,672	415	1,257
– Gross Longs:	5,024	631	2,071
– Gross Shorts:	6,696	216	814
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	2.9 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.9	78.4	31.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	22.4	8.4	-28.6

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29 May

COT Metals Futures Charts: Copper, Silver, Gold, 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 May 25 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 reached a net position of 214,642 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 15,753 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 198,889 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.6 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.5	21.8	11.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.4	70.9	4.6
– Net Position:	214,642	-250,869	36,227
– Gross Longs:	288,266	111,024	59,511
– Gross Shorts:	73,624	361,893	23,284
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.9 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.5	32.7	71.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.6	-10.2	20.3

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 50,482 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -499 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 50,981 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.6 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.6	28.5	17.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.6	68.4	5.3
– Net Position:	50,482	-72,274	21,792
– Gross Longs:	86,013	51,487	31,411
– Gross Shorts:	35,531	123,761	9,619
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.4 to 1	3.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.4	24.7	68.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.2	-14.5	16.4

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 23,713 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -15,265 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 38,978 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.5 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.8	33.1	10.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.6	48.8	4.9
– Net Position:	23,713	-36,202	12,489
– Gross Longs:	94,206	76,319	23,807
– Gross Shorts:	70,493	112,521	11,318
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.4	34.6	98.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.8	8.5	-0.8

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 22,987 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,827 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,814 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 43.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.7 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.8	20.2	17.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.6	68.4	3.8
– Net Position:	22,987	-32,422	9,435
– Gross Longs:	38,188	13,577	11,960
– Gross Shorts:	15,201	45,999	2,525
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.3 to 1	4.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	43.9	53.4	93.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.1	2.3	-2.8

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 1,893 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -644 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,537 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.3 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.8	28.9	14.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	34.0	53.3	8.2
– Net Position:	1,893	-2,598	705
– Gross Longs:	5,508	3,066	1,575
– Gross Shorts:	3,615	5,664	870
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	10.9	84.2	86.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	6.3	0.5

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