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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 22 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 166,214 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -25,822 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 192,036 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent.

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

Silver Comex Futures:

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

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

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

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

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

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

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

Platinum Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 12,940 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,117 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 20,057 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 31.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.5 percent.

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

Palladium Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 1,072 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,331 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,403 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.5 percent.

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

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*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).

25 Jun

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

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 22 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -61,776 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 6,971 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -68,747 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent.

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

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -10,365 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 669 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -11,034 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 69.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.5 percent.

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

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -5,081 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -233 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,848 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 36.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 74.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.8 percent.

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

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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25 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 22 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -18,167 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,187 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -20,354 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.0 percent.

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

Natural Gas Futures :

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

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

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

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 56,558 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 7,915 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 48,643 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.9 percent.

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

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

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

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

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

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -20,482 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -633 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -19,849 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.8 percent.

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

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25 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 22 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 388,411 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -12,965 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 401,376 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 79.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.0 percent.

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

SUGAR Futures:

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

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

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

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 55,220 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,932 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 63,152 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.4 percent.

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

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 180,948 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -24,445 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 205,393 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 75.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.9 percent.

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

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 64,908 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -3,683 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 68,591 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent.

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

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

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

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

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

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 74,914 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 5,593 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 69,321 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.4 percent.

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

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 76,976 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -7,077 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 84,053 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.2 percent.

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

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 65,170 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 65,704 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 69.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

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

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 19,604 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,673 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,277 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 41.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.7 percent.

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

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 25,806 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 11,858 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 13,948 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 57.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 50.5 percent.

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

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21 Jun

COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar, Euro, Yen, Pound, Swiss Franc, Peso, Bitcoin

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -2,303 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -4,054 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,751 net contracts.

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

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

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 118,186 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 10,973 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 107,213 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.0 percent.

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

British Pound Sterling Futures:

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

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

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

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -46,850 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -9,536 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -37,314 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 41.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 20.9 percent.

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

Swiss Franc Futures:

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

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

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

Canadian Dollar Futures:

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

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

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

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -17,880 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,443 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,437 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent.

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

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 3,265 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,241 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,506 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 76.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.9 percent.

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

Mexican Peso Futures:

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

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

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

Brazilian Real Futures:

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

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

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

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 1,904 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 164 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 1,740 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent.

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

Bitcoin Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -68,747 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -6,598 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -62,149 net contracts.

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

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.2	51.0	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.5	30.6	7.1
– Net Position:	-68,747	72,626	-3,879
– Gross Longs:	79,298	181,878	21,568
– Gross Shorts:	148,045	109,252	25,447
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.0	43.2	41.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.6	-12.7	25.8

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -16,663 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,983 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -14,680 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.6 percent.

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

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.8	58.6	13.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.6	50.7	17.6
– Net Position:	-11,034	22,768	-11,734
– Gross Longs:	65,892	169,189	38,994
– Gross Shorts:	76,926	146,421	50,728
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.9	40.5	17.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.2	-1.0	-9.3

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -49,967 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -6,558 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -43,409 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 25.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 49.3 percent.

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

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -4,848 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -291 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,557 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 37.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

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

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week was a net position of -488,309 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -62,031 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -426,278 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 48.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.1 percent.

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

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week was a net position of -265,679 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 55,238 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -320,917 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.6 percent.

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

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week was a net position of -116,940 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,407 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -115,533 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.6 percent.

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

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

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

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

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

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

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

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

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

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

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

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

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

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week was a net position of -56,687 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 13,901 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -70,588 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 50.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.9 percent.

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

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 401,376 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -27,052 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 428,428 net contracts.

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

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.8	49.3	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.5	69.6	11.1
– Net Position:	401,376	-348,905	-52,471
– Gross Longs:	496,763	850,374	138,860
– Gross Shorts:	95,387	1,199,279	191,331
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.3	22.2	6.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.2	20.7	-6.5

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 269,661 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -448 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 270,109 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.5 percent.

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

COFFEE Futures:

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

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

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

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 205,393 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -21,295 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 226,688 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.4 percent.

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

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 68,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -15,300 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 83,891 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 33.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.9 percent.

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

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 53,771 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -6,651 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 60,422 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 60.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.2 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.5	52.5	12.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.3	71.3	6.7
– Net Position:	53,771	-76,358	22,587
– Gross Longs:	87,485	214,102	50,004
– Gross Shorts:	33,714	290,460	27,417
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.3	38.7	61.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.8	21.8	-5.2

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

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

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

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

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 84,053 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,690 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 81,363 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.4 percent.

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

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 65,704 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -375 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 66,079 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 69.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent.

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

COCOA Futures:

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

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

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

WHEAT Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 192,036 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -17,351 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 209,387 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 58.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.9 percent.

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

Silver Comex Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 52,064 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,258 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,806 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 75.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.4 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.6	31.6	16.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.8	68.2	6.5
– Net Position:	52,064	-71,004	18,940
– Gross Longs:	88,591	61,399	31,524
– Gross Shorts:	36,527	132,403	12,584
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.4 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.8	25.8	51.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.9	-2.1	-10.5

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 10,771 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -3,864 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 14,635 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.4 percent.

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

Platinum Futures:

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

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

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

Palladium Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 15 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Natural Gas Futures :

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

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

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

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 48,643 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,109 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 53,752 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.3 percent.

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

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 23,395 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 2,308 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 21,087 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.2 percent.

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

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -19,849 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,398 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -18,451 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

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

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