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COT Stock Market Futures Charts: SP500, VIX, Dow, Russell2000, 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 May 25 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 -60,932 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,308 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -62,240 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 29.9 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	49.2	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.2	29.1	8.3
– Net Position:	-60,932	67,920	-6,988
– Gross Longs:	81,366	165,888	21,052
– Gross Shorts:	142,298	97,968	28,040
– 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):	59.9	41.5	29.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.9	-14.7	-6.2

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -18,488 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 4,703 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -23,191 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.2 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.4	69.5	13.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	73.4	8.4
– Net Position:	-18,488	-106,482	124,970
– Gross Longs:	393,620	1,901,593	354,906
– Gross Shorts:	412,108	2,008,075	229,936
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.3	61.8	46.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.8	-8.1	7.7

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -13,044 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,016 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,028 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 Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.1 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.8	48.2	17.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	45.0	41.9	11.0
– Net Position:	-13,044	6,263	6,781
– Gross Longs:	31,409	47,672	17,671
– Gross Shorts:	44,453	41,409	10,890
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	18.8	72.2	83.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.0	4.7	-14.6

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -13,295 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -7,193 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -6,102 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 67.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.7 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.7	59.6	16.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.4	50.0	19.9
– Net Position:	-13,295	22,318	-9,023
– Gross Longs:	52,932	139,030	37,390
– Gross Shorts:	66,227	116,712	46,413
– 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):	67.6	40.2	23.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.0	7.4	-10.7

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -33,860 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,931 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -36,791 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 34.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 58.2 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.7	79.3	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.2	73.7	4.2
– Net Position:	-33,860	24,960	8,900
– Gross Longs:	61,885	358,082	27,895
– Gross Shorts:	95,745	333,122	18,995
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.7	62.5	58.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.8	8.8	-5.5

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -4,046 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,136 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,910 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.4 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.9	57.8	25.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.5	36.4	21.0
– Net Position:	-4,046	3,375	671
– Gross Longs:	2,659	9,105	3,980
– Gross Shorts:	6,705	5,730	3,309
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.6 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.2	64.8	26.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.6	-2.8	-6.4

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 24,354 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -465 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,819 net contracts.

This 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 45.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.8 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.8	88.5	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.8	95.5	1.5
– Net Position:	24,354	-28,423	4,069
– Gross Longs:	35,624	359,236	10,242
– Gross Shorts:	11,270	387,659	6,173
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.8	50.4	52.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	4.9	-11.6

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.

This 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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*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).

29 May

COT Energy Futures Charts: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, RBOB Gasoline, Bloomberg Index

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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.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 475,490 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -457 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 475,947 net contracts.

This 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 39.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.1 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.8	34.9	4.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.2	56.6	2.1
– Net Position:	475,490	-524,540	49,050
– Gross Longs:	625,568	847,843	100,701
– Gross Shorts:	150,078	1,372,383	51,651
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.2	39.5	84.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.5	4.9	-4.2

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -20,382 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,562 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,820 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 77.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.0 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.0	46.8	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.3	38.2	3.1
– Net Position:	-20,382	16,979	3,403
– Gross Longs:	41,473	92,317	9,611
– Gross Shorts:	61,855	75,338	6,208
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	77.9	20.9	61.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.3	-9.6	-7.5

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -76,028 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,276 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -68,752 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 21.3 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.2	41.3	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.6	36.9	2.8
– Net Position:	-76,028	52,934	23,094
– Gross Longs:	286,247	489,201	55,783
– Gross Shorts:	362,275	436,267	32,689
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.8	47.5	21.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.4	6.9	8.9

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 53,368 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -4,025 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 57,393 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 76.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.1 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.1	47.9	5.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.3	64.1	3.6
– Net Position:	53,368	-62,503	9,135
– Gross Longs:	96,895	184,974	22,898
– Gross Shorts:	43,527	247,477	13,763
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	14.1	76.2	66.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.1	-10.3	-7.4

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 24,830 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,404 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 22,426 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 with a score of 66.9 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 91.8 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.5	49.8	11.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.7	61.0	6.2
– Net Position:	24,830	-48,134	23,304
– Gross Longs:	70,877	213,722	49,970
– Gross Shorts:	46,047	261,856	26,666
– 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):	66.9	23.9	91.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.1	-18.2	23.2

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -18,376 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,478 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -12,898 net contracts.

This 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 20.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.9 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.9	48.0	1.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	90.9	8.8	0.2
– Net Position:	-18,376	18,013	363
– Gross Longs:	23,375	22,053	472
– Gross Shorts:	41,751	4,040	109
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	5.5 to 1	4.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.4	79.6	68.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.1	13.2	-1.1

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29 May

COT Bonds Futures Charts: 2-Year, 5-Year Treasury Notes, Eurodollar, 10-Year, Long Bond

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 May 25 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -337,407 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -90,156 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -247,251 net contracts.

This 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 52.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.9	50.8	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.4	46.5	6.9
– Net Position:	-337,407	556,246	-218,839
– Gross Longs:	2,730,799	6,650,052	678,934
– Gross Shorts:	3,068,206	6,093,806	897,773
– 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):	52.0	44.3	74.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.3	9.5	15.7

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -247,959 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 46,785 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -294,744 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.2 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	4.3	76.8	1.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.4	53.8	2.7
– Net Position:	-247,959	257,765	-9,806
– Gross Longs:	48,298	861,103	20,062
– Gross Shorts:	296,257	603,338	29,868
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	6.0	94.6	53.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.4	15.5	-4.4

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -263,456 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -38,724 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -224,732 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 34.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.1 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.9	74.5	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.0	64.9	4.8
– Net Position:	-263,456	226,934	36,522
– Gross Longs:	422,520	1,760,922	149,783
– Gross Shorts:	685,976	1,533,988	113,261
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.9	61.1	54.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	24.5	-24.7	10.9

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -109,619 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -119,153 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,534 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 28.7 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.1	78.4	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.3	72.5	11.3
– Net Position:	-109,619	202,363	-92,744
– Gross Longs:	342,368	2,659,008	289,241
– Gross Shorts:	451,987	2,456,645	381,985
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.7	27.7	28.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.8	10.2	7.6

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 104,398 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 72,744 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 31,654 net contracts.

This 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 94.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.5	68.5	8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.2	64.6	14.8
– Net Position:	104,398	174,988	-279,386
– Gross Longs:	834,440	3,083,531	387,727
– Gross Shorts:	730,042	2,908,543	667,113
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	94.7	34.6	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.8	-5.6	-13.1

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 171,322 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 9,816 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 161,506 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.5	69.6	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.1	70.6	18.3
– Net Position:	171,322	-15,810	-155,512
– Gross Longs:	320,528	1,143,178	144,736
– Gross Shorts:	149,206	1,158,988	300,248
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.0	39.8	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.1	3.9	-25.4

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -119,353 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -36,373 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -82,980 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 76.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.2 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.4	76.8	14.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.7	63.0	18.5
– Net Position:	-119,353	176,497	-57,144
– Gross Longs:	68,604	981,864	178,650
– Gross Shorts:	187,957	805,367	235,794
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.5	76.4	7.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.5	3.8	-8.3

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -249,634 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -9,842 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -239,792 net contracts.

This 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 Bullish with a score of 60.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.9 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.1	79.4	12.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.3	56.1	15.5
– Net Position:	-249,634	287,734	-38,100
– Gross Longs:	63,181	980,362	153,113
– Gross Shorts:	312,815	692,628	191,213
– 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):	75.8	60.5	0.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.8	-0.1	-12.9

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29 May

COT Soft Commodities Futures Charts: Hogs, Sugar, 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 May 25 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 428,426 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -31,052 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 459,478 net contracts.

This 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 17.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.1 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.1	49.2	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.2	71.3	10.9
– Net Position:	428,426	-379,469	-48,957
– Gross Longs:	518,145	846,602	138,713
– Gross Shorts:	89,719	1,226,071	187,670
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	84.8	17.9	11.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.7	16.4	-0.2

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 252,991 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -14,843 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 267,834 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.7 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.0	46.0	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.2	76.1	3.8
– Net Position:	252,991	-307,075	54,084
– Gross Longs:	296,225	470,088	92,683
– Gross Shorts:	43,234	777,163	38,599
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.6	9.9	74.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.6	-12.2	3.8

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 65,114 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,641 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 63,473 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.3 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 28.5 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.2	45.3	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.7	69.7	2.6
– Net Position:	65,114	-70,912	5,798
– Gross Longs:	87,383	131,127	13,194
– Gross Shorts:	22,269	202,039	7,396
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	99.3	0.0	28.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	18.4	-19.6	5.2

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 221,055 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -7,286 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 228,341 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.5 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.2	46.1	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.8	71.5	8.6
– Net Position:	221,055	-204,446	-16,609
– Gross Longs:	275,409	370,661	52,519
– Gross Shorts:	54,354	575,107	69,128
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.0	17.7	48.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.7	2.7	-13.3

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 87,203 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 4,237 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 82,966 net contracts.

This 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 25.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.2 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.4	47.4	8.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.4	67.5	5.2
– Net Position:	87,203	-102,673	15,470
– Gross Longs:	124,858	242,001	42,190
– Gross Shorts:	37,655	344,674	26,720
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.4	25.3	71.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.7	4.2	-5.6

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 60,294 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -26,510 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 86,804 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.5 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.9	50.5	12.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.9	72.0	6.1
– Net Position:	60,294	-86,704	26,410
– Gross Longs:	92,334	203,528	51,206
– Gross Shorts:	32,040	290,232	24,796
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.5	33.5	76.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.3	7.3	9.4

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 66,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -364 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 66,955 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 35.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.2 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.3	37.6	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.2	57.1	11.6
– Net Position:	66,591	-61,294	-5,297
– Gross Longs:	117,538	118,506	31,340
– Gross Shorts:	50,947	179,800	36,637
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.3	56.3	74.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.6	15.3	11.6

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 79,975 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 2,861 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 77,114 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 95.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.0 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:	39.6	29.0	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.6	53.8	11.4
– Net Position:	79,975	-73,196	-6,779
– Gross Longs:	117,159	85,891	26,967
– Gross Shorts:	37,184	159,087	33,746
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.4	5.0	45.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.6	5.0	-3.2

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 63,653 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -9,000 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 72,653 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 61.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.7 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.8	46.3	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.2	77.5	3.7
– Net Position:	63,653	-69,480	5,827
– Gross Longs:	77,472	103,023	14,033
– Gross Shorts:	13,819	172,503	8,206
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.2	39.5	46.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.4	6.2	-13.1

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 24,303 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -6,936 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 31,239 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.7 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	45.0	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.9	58.8	3.5
– Net Position:	24,303	-28,187	3,884
– Gross Longs:	56,891	92,424	11,036
– Gross Shorts:	32,588	120,611	7,152
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.5	53.7	52.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.5	4.5	-1.6

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 18,411 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -7,337 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,748 net contracts.

This 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 51.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.0 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.9	35.4	6.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.3	37.0	9.6
– Net Position:	18,411	-6,359	-12,052
– Gross Longs:	117,162	143,788	27,050
– Gross Shorts:	98,751	150,147	39,102
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.9	51.3	44.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.1	-9.0	-2.5

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08 May

COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar Index, Euro, Yen, Swiss Franc, Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar

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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 04 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week was a net position of 2,055 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -691 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,746 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 29.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	64.4	9.4	17.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	58.4	25.0	7.8
– Net Position:	2,055	-5,341	3,286
– Gross Longs:	22,016	3,203	5,963
– Gross Shorts:	19,961	8,544	2,677
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.4 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.3	65.7	61.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.7	5.4	1.3

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week was a net position of 84,829 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 3,862 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 80,967 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.1 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.5	53.9	14.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.0	74.9	5.8
– Net Position:	84,829	-142,158	57,329
– Gross Longs:	206,472	364,947	96,919
– Gross Shorts:	121,643	507,105	39,590
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.0	35.6	91.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.6	-1.2	22.1

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week was a net position of 19,848 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -9,370 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,218 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.0 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.2	38.7	26.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.2	63.5	14.3
– Net Position:	19,848	-37,993	18,145
– Gross Longs:	52,262	59,055	40,052
– Gross Shorts:	32,414	97,048	21,907
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.3	6.1	96.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.4	-3.2	15.5

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week was a net position of -41,492 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 7,017 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -48,509 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 44.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.7 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.4	64.9	13.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.6	29.3	21.7
– Net Position:	-41,492	54,331	-12,839
– Gross Longs:	31,208	99,092	20,288
– Gross Shorts:	72,700	44,761	33,127
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.2 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	44.5	60.3	31.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.3	-8.8	12.5

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week was a net position of 56 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 742 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -686 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.6 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.0	46.2	27.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.9	26.7	46.9
– Net Position:	56	7,707	-7,763
– Gross Longs:	10,276	18,260	10,768
– Gross Shorts:	10,220	10,553	18,531
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.7 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.4	37.1	44.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.4	-1.4	11.3

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 25,947 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 10,225 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 15,722 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 76.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.2 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.7	35.2	26.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.6	66.0	8.9
– Net Position:	25,947	-60,705	34,758
– Gross Longs:	74,280	69,279	52,291
– Gross Shorts:	48,333	129,984	17,533
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	3.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.6	8.2	99.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.4	-19.4	12.4

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,476 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,886 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,410 net contracts.

This 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 83.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.2 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.4	34.1	22.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.3	45.1	12.6
– Net Position:	1,476	-15,179	13,703
– Gross Longs:	58,385	46,969	31,003
– Gross Shorts:	56,909	62,148	17,300
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	83.4	8.5	87.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.0	3.4	0.9

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 8,588 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,609 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,979 net contracts.

This 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 14.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 75.3 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.3	27.8	11.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.0	51.6	6.7
– Net Position:	8,588	-10,565	1,977
– Gross Longs:	26,371	12,363	4,952
– Gross Shorts:	17,783	22,928	2,975
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.7	14.1	75.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.5	-5.0	-6.5

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week was a net position of -4,446 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,406 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 960 net contracts.

This 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 12.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.7 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.2	48.8	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.2	48.8	2.0
– Net Position:	-4,446	31	4,415
– Gross Longs:	65,948	71,227	7,271
– Gross Shorts:	70,394	71,196	2,856
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	12.5	86.2	61.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.2	-9.1	8.1

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week was a net position of -9,898 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 16,388 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -26,286 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.9 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.5	51.4	9.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	66.5	26.8	5.9
– Net Position:	-9,898	8,680	1,218
– Gross Longs:	13,623	18,159	3,316
– Gross Shorts:	23,521	9,479	2,098
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.3	31.9	86.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.4	-27.0	12.7

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week was a net position of 5,509 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -869 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,378 net contracts.

This 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 26.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.2 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.1	60.3	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.9	81.3	4.8
– Net Position:	5,509	-6,334	825
– Gross Longs:	9,702	18,239	2,285
– Gross Shorts:	4,193	24,573	1,460
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	26.4	71.0	70.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.3	0.6	-5.5

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin large speculator standing this week was a net position of -1,764 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 145 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,909 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 54.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.3 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.8	5.7	27.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	81.0	1.5	10.5
– Net Position:	-1,764	346	1,418
– Gross Longs:	4,964	470	2,286
– Gross Shorts:	6,728	124	868
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	3.8 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	54.3	82.9	36.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	18.1	-3.3	-20.3

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08 May

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Eurodollars, Ultra 10-Year Notes, 2-Year, 5-Year, 30-Day FedFunds

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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 04 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -288,552 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -117,508 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -171,044 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-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.9 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	3.1	77.5	2.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	32.2	47.3	2.9
– Net Position:	-288,552	298,013	-9,461
– Gross Longs:	30,283	766,053	19,394
– Gross Shorts:	318,835	468,040	28,855
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.1 to 1	1.6 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	0.0	100.0	53.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-27.1	27.0	-5.0

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -263,456 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -38,724 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -224,732 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 32.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 61.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.1 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.9	74.5	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.0	64.9	4.8
– Net Position:	-263,456	226,934	36,522
– Gross Longs:	422,520	1,760,922	149,783
– Gross Shorts:	685,976	1,533,988	113,261
– 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):	32.0	61.1	54.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	22.5	-24.7	10.9

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -109,619 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -119,153 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,534 net contracts.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.1	78.4	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.3	72.5	11.3
– Net Position:	-109,619	202,363	-92,744
– Gross Longs:	342,368	2,659,008	289,241
– Gross Shorts:	451,987	2,456,645	381,985
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.7	27.7	33.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.8	10.2	7.1

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -7,245 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -63,004 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 55,759 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.9 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.2	70.2	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	64.6	13.3
– Net Position:	-7,245	239,211	-231,966
– Gross Longs:	818,849	2,990,625	336,630
– Gross Shorts:	826,094	2,751,414	568,596
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	82.4	40.8	10.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	8.5	-18.9

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 127,622 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 257 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 127,365 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.7	72.1	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.4	70.7	17.5
– Net Position:	127,622	21,208	-148,830
– Gross Longs:	301,615	1,103,948	119,679
– Gross Shorts:	173,993	1,082,740	268,509
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.4	50.2	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-38.6	50.2	-26.8

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -131,786 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -15,169 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -116,617 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.7 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.0	77.9	12.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.1	62.4	17.3
– Net Position:	-131,786	184,813	-53,027
– Gross Longs:	83,644	928,191	152,503
– Gross Shorts:	215,430	743,378	205,530
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.1	79.0	13.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.5	3.1	-4.3

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -251,517 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -689 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -250,828 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 75.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.3	82.1	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.5	57.4	14.5
– Net Position:	-251,517	279,812	-28,295
– Gross Longs:	60,471	932,454	136,958
– Gross Shorts:	311,988	652,642	165,253
– 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):	75.1	57.0	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.3	0.8	-12.4

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 125,153 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -217,068 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 342,221 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.1 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.9	50.4	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.8	48.4	7.9
– Net Position:	125,153	242,656	-367,809
– Gross Longs:	2,662,831	6,139,211	590,518
– Gross Shorts:	2,537,678	5,896,555	958,327
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.9	37.4	55.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.0	11.1	-8.5

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08 May

COT Metals Futures Charts: Comex Gold, Silver, Copper Grade #1, 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 04 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 was a net position of 170,741 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 122 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 170,619 net contracts.

This 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 53.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.3 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.4	22.1	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.1	65.0	4.2
– Net Position:	170,741	-201,923	31,182
– Gross Longs:	270,194	103,961	51,126
– Gross Shorts:	99,453	305,884	19,944
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	53.3	44.6	59.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.8	-0.0	8.4

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 47,867 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 5,026 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 42,841 net contracts.

This 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 71.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.2	29.6	17.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.5	70.7	5.6
– Net Position:	47,867	-68,545	20,678
– Gross Longs:	78,858	49,532	29,989
– Gross Shorts:	30,991	118,077	9,311
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.4 to 1	3.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.9	27.9	61.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.7	-16.4	13.0

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 53,770 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 4,509 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,261 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.8 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	49.5	29.6	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.8	54.1	5.1
– Net Position:	53,770	-63,747	9,977
– Gross Longs:	128,571	76,757	23,259
– Gross Shorts:	74,801	140,504	13,282
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.1	15.7	83.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.0	-5.9	1.4

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 28,231 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,065 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,296 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	61.5	16.0	16.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.0	72.9	2.9
– Net Position:	28,231	-36,907	8,676
– Gross Longs:	39,894	10,360	10,530
– Gross Shorts:	11,663	47,267	1,854
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.2 to 1	5.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.5	47.9	86.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	1.6	9.4

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 3,085 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 81 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,004 net contracts.

This 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 19.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.4 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.6	28.0	14.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.8	60.3	8.0
– Net Position:	3,085	-3,861	776
– Gross Longs:	6,039	3,334	1,735
– Gross Shorts:	2,954	7,195	959
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	19.0	75.8	90.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.9	-4.4	-3.0

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08 May

COT Stock Market Futures Charts: VIX, Russell2000, Emerging Markets, DOW-Mini, Nasdaq-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 May 04 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -96,698 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,669 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -94,029 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.9 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.5	57.8	5.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	45.4	28.0	8.6
– Net Position:	-96,698	107,369	-10,671
– Gross Longs:	66,733	208,054	20,409
– Gross Shorts:	163,431	100,685	31,080
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.3	55.9	15.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.1	-1.1	-9.9

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -33,815 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -36,099 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,284 net contracts.

This 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 47.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.4 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.8	72.9	10.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.1	73.5	9.1
– Net Position:	-33,815	-16,645	50,460
– Gross Longs:	373,636	1,971,499	295,639
– Gross Shorts:	407,451	1,988,144	245,179
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.6	73.3	32.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.0	1.1	-0.6

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -5,294 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,762 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -8,056 net contracts.

This 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 28.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 80.0 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.4	46.1	20.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.1	47.1	14.1
– Net Position:	-5,294	-964	6,258
– Gross Longs:	27,923	42,372	19,238
– Gross Shorts:	33,217	43,336	12,980
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.1	64.0	80.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.2	-9.6	-0.5

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -16,803 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -9,045 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -7,758 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.0 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	57.4	16.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.2	47.1	19.6
– Net Position:	-16,803	24,388	-7,585
– Gross Longs:	57,165	136,086	38,816
– Gross Shorts:	73,968	111,698	46,401
– 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):	65.6	41.5	27.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.3	3.1	-2.1

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -23,065 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,893 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -20,172 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.3 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.7	79.4	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.8	75.8	4.4
– Net Position:	-23,065	16,230	6,835
– Gross Longs:	61,721	357,168	26,839
– Gross Shorts:	84,786	340,938	20,004
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.7	58.5	52.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.0	21.4	-10.3

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -3,407 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,695 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,102 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 42.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.7 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.0	60.3	25.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.1	42.1	21.7
– Net Position:	-3,407	2,794	613
– Gross Longs:	2,156	9,286	3,954
– Gross Shorts:	5,563	6,492	3,341
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.2	62.9	25.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.7	-4.7	10.7

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 23,788 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,884 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 26,672 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 Bearish with a score of 44.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.9 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.8	88.4	2.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.0	95.4	1.3
– Net Position:	23,788	-28,749	4,961
– Gross Longs:	36,067	361,342	10,427
– Gross Shorts:	12,279	390,091	5,466
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	44.9	49.8	60.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.4	5.8	3.1

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,219 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,430 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.4 percent.

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

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08 May

COT Soft Commodities Futures Charts: Lean Hogs, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Wheat, Coffee

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 04 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 536,146 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 14,583 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 521,563 net contracts.

This 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 98.5 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 22.4 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.5	43.9	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.4	73.5	11.1
– Net Position:	536,146	-494,161	-41,985
– Gross Longs:	609,370	733,292	142,725
– Gross Shorts:	73,224	1,227,453	184,710
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.5	1.5	22.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.3	1.0	-2.5

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 263,046 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,722 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 267,768 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.8 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.8	46.4	9.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.3	79.2	3.4
– Net Position:	263,046	-325,330	62,284
– Gross Longs:	306,207	460,897	95,813
– Gross Shorts:	43,161	786,227	33,529
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.7	6.5	84.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.2	-13.8	10.5

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 58,434 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,625 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,809 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-Extreme with a score of 95.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 4.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.6 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.2	46.3	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.6	69.1	2.1
– Net Position:	58,434	-64,683	6,249
– Gross Longs:	79,953	131,477	12,204
– Gross Shorts:	21,519	196,160	5,955
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.2	4.0	31.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.3	-7.8	2.2

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 247,587 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -3,046 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 250,633 net contracts.

This 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 91.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.7 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.5	41.9	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.8	71.7	8.4
– Net Position:	247,587	-240,671	-6,916
– Gross Longs:	302,464	338,066	60,811
– Gross Shorts:	54,877	578,737	67,727
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.5	9.2	65.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.9	-5.8	6.8

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 82,607 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -8,682 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 91,289 net contracts.

This 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 72.2 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 83.2 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.4	48.7	8.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.4	69.6	4.8
– Net Position:	82,607	-101,311	18,704
– Gross Longs:	123,495	236,540	41,870
– Gross Shorts:	40,888	337,851	23,166
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.2	25.9	83.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.0	12.4	-9.1

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 91,103 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -822 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 91,925 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 69.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 66.4 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.3	48.4	11.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.7	76.8	5.7
– Net Position:	91,103	-114,992	23,889
– Gross Longs:	106,265	195,988	47,078
– Gross Shorts:	15,162	310,980	23,189
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.0	27.1	66.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.8	-0.1	-13.7

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 55,429 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -6,825 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 62,254 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 28.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.6 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.6	37.8	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.2	53.9	11.2
– Net Position:	55,429	-51,517	-3,912
– Gross Longs:	116,956	121,023	31,849
– Gross Shorts:	61,527	172,540	35,761
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.7	63.9	77.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.1	14.5	12.7

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 77,582 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -480 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 78,062 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.2 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.9	29.3	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.5	53.5	11.2
– Net Position:	77,582	-71,369	-6,213
– Gross Longs:	114,305	85,995	26,662
– Gross Shorts:	36,723	157,364	32,875
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	93.2	6.6	48.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	0.9	10.1

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 83,314 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,139 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 85,453 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.8 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.3	41.1	7.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.7	82.7	3.4
– Net Position:	83,314	-92,076	8,762
– Gross Longs:	91,391	90,853	16,227
– Gross Shorts:	8,077	182,929	7,465
– Long to Short Ratio:	11.3 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.4	26.7	63.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.2	-0.3	1.3

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 17,396 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -12,572 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,968 net contracts.

This 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 59.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.0	45.8	5.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.5	56.7	3.3
– Net Position:	17,396	-22,107	4,711
– Gross Longs:	61,200	93,417	11,487
– Gross Shorts:	43,804	115,524	6,776
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.2	59.1	62.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.2	20.6	2.0

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 28,040 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,664 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,704 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 58.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.2 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.6	34.8	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.9	39.7	8.9
– Net Position:	28,040	-20,432	-7,608
– Gross Longs:	137,015	146,180	29,852
– Gross Shorts:	108,975	166,612	37,460
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.7	41.1	65.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.0	-11.1	11.8

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08 May

COT Energy Futures Charts: Brent Crude Oil, Gasoline Blendstock RBOB Futures, NY Heating Oil

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 04 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 500,013 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 10,302 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 489,711 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 58.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.9 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	34.7	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.6	57.7	2.3
– Net Position:	500,013	-556,470	56,457
– Gross Longs:	658,677	838,839	112,353
– Gross Shorts:	158,664	1,395,309	55,896
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.7	31.7	94.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	5.2	2.5

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -24,600 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -2,028 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -22,572 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 70.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 33.5 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.7	47.3	3.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.7	34.9	3.3
– Net Position:	-24,600	23,543	1,057
– Gross Longs:	33,496	89,453	7,276
– Gross Shorts:	58,096	65,910	6,219
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.4 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.8	31.9	33.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.4	3.6	-12.5

Natural Gas Futures :

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -55,814 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 3,802 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -59,616 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 26.3 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.7	40.8	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.4	38.2	2.8
– Net Position:	-55,814	31,157	24,657
– Gross Longs:	270,765	485,812	58,289
– Gross Shorts:	326,579	454,655	33,632
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.9	40.6	26.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.8	4.2	19.2

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 59,995 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 8,090 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 51,905 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 21.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.1 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	44.7	6.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.0	63.4	3.4
– Net Position:	59,995	-69,798	9,803
– Gross Longs:	100,953	165,913	22,479
– Gross Shorts:	40,958	235,711	12,676
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	21.8	68.7	70.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.8	-10.4	-10.5

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 3,711 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,117 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,828 net contracts.

This 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 40.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.8	48.0	12.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.9	55.4	6.0
– Net Position:	3,711	-29,058	25,347
– Gross Longs:	62,580	190,169	49,028
– Gross Shorts:	58,869	219,227	23,681
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.6	43.2	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	-2.3	30.2

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -10,059 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -716 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,343 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.5 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.6	42.1	1.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	87.3	12.3	0.2
– Net Position:	-10,059	9,767	292
– Gross Longs:	18,557	13,807	360
– Gross Shorts:	28,616	4,040	68
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	3.4 to 1	5.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.8	62.2	63.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	21.1	-21.2	-2.3

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