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

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

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

Gold Comex Futures Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 170,741 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 122 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 170,619 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 53.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.3 percent.

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

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.9 percent.

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

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Platinum Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Palladium Futures Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 75.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.4 percent.

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

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*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).

08 May

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

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

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

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

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

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

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

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 47.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.4 percent.

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

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 28.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 80.0 percent.

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	57.4	16.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.2	47.1	19.6
– Net Position:	-16,803	24,388	-7,585
– Gross Longs:	57,165	136,086	38,816
– Gross Shorts:	73,968	111,698	46,401
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.6	41.5	27.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.3	3.1	-2.1

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

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

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

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

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 23,788 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,884 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 26,672 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 44.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.9 percent.

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

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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08 May

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

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

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

CORN Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.4 percent.

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

SUGAR Futures:

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

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

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

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 58,434 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,625 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 56,809 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 4.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.6 percent.

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

SOYBEANS Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 91.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.7 percent.

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

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 72.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.2 percent.

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

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

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

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

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

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

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

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

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

LEAN HOGS Futures:

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

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

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

COTTON Futures:

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

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

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

COCOA Futures:

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

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

WHEAT Futures:

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

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

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

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08 May

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

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

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

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

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 500,013 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 10,302 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 489,711 net contracts.

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

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

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Natural Gas Futures :

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

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

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

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

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

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

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

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

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

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

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

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

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

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

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

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01 May

COT Currency Futures Charts: Bitcoin, US Dollar, Euro, Yen, Pound, Real, Ruble, Kiwi

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 April 27 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 totaled a net position of 2,746 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -772 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,518 net contracts.

This 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 30.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 65.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.0 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	65.2	8.4	16.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	57.7	23.4	8.8
– Net Position:	2,746	-5,496	2,750
– Gross Longs:	23,852	3,074	5,970
– Gross Shorts:	21,106	8,570	3,220
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.4 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	30.5	65.5	55.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.3	5.6	-3.4

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 80,967 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 159 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 80,808 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.8 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.8	54.9	14.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.8	75.1	6.1
– Net Position:	80,967	-135,833	54,866
– Gross Longs:	200,415	368,662	95,959
– Gross Shorts:	119,448	504,495	41,093
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.9	37.3	86.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	-0.2	17.3

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 29,218 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 4,040 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,178 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-Extreme with a score of 95.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.9 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.2	37.7	24.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.0	67.1	12.8
– Net Position:	29,218	-47,334	18,116
– Gross Longs:	59,917	60,835	38,732
– Gross Shorts:	30,699	108,169	20,616
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.1	0.5	95.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.4	-3.7	12.0

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -48,509 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 11,310 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -59,819 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 30.6 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.2	67.1	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	50.5	27.2	21.6
– Net Position:	-48,509	61,928	-13,419
– Gross Longs:	29,673	103,999	19,987
– Gross Shorts:	78,182	42,071	33,406
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.5 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.2	63.9	30.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.5	2.7	6.7

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -686 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 956 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,642 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 72.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.3	47.3	24.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.9	22.7	47.8
– Net Position:	-686	10,051	-9,365
– Gross Longs:	11,116	19,301	10,126
– Gross Shorts:	11,802	9,250	19,491
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	2.1 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.3	39.5	40.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.3	1.1	11.8

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 15,722 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,476 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 13,246 net contracts.

This week’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-Extreme with a score of 17.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.5 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.4	40.3	27.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.7	66.2	10.6
– Net Position:	15,722	-46,705	30,983
– Gross Longs:	56,675	72,924	50,186
– Gross Shorts:	40,953	119,629	19,203
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.1	17.5	93.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.5	-11.6	18.1

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,410 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 396 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -1,806 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-Extreme with a score of 80.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.5 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.4	33.3	23.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.4	44.0	11.5
– Net Position:	-1,410	-15,139	16,549
– Gross Longs:	59,735	46,828	32,760
– Gross Shorts:	61,145	61,967	16,211
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.2	8.5	93.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.1	4.5	8.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 6,979 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 2,657 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,322 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.9 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.6	28.0	11.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.8	48.0	7.3
– Net Position:	6,979	-8,829	1,850
– Gross Longs:	25,852	12,348	5,069
– Gross Shorts:	18,873	21,177	3,219
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	83.0	16.8	73.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	-1.0	-3.1

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 960 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 4,514 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -3,554 net contracts.

This 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 15.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 58.9 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.8	45.5	5.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.2	48.6	2.6
– Net Position:	960	-4,717	3,757
– Gross Longs:	75,554	70,520	7,706
– Gross Shorts:	74,594	75,237	3,949
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	15.2	83.8	58.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.2	-16.2	9.9

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -26,286 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -291 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -25,995 net contracts.

This 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 41.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.1 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.0	68.8	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	77.7	16.6	4.8
– Net Position:	-26,286	25,516	770
– Gross Longs:	11,727	33,630	3,094
– Gross Shorts:	38,013	8,114	2,324
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	4.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.3	59.7	81.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.2	2.6	11.9

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 6,378 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -474 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,852 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 28.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.1 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.7	60.6	6.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.7	83.7	5.6
– Net Position:	6,378	-6,691	313
– Gross Longs:	9,472	17,574	1,948
– Gross Shorts:	3,094	24,265	1,635
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.5	70.2	53.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.7	-3.4	-31.4

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -1,909 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 363 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,272 net contracts.

This week’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 50.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.1 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	52.6	5.4	31.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	75.2	2.4	12.2
– Net Position:	-1,909	255	1,654
– Gross Longs:	4,431	458	2,685
– Gross Shorts:	6,340	203	1,031
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	2.3 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.2	70.9	44.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	20.9	-7.8	-22.5

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01 May

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

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 27 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -171,044 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -18,152 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -152,892 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.2 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 51.2 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	7.2	72.2	1.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.3	55.0	2.9
– Net Position:	-171,044	181,942	-10,898
– Gross Longs:	75,851	764,115	19,965
– Gross Shorts:	246,895	582,173	30,863
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	1.3 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	7.2	93.2	51.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.1	7.6	-7.9

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -224,732 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 12,698 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -237,430 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 with a score of 40.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 54.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.3 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.8	75.0	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.6	66.5	4.9
– Net Position:	-224,732	193,539	31,193
– Gross Longs:	407,822	1,720,277	142,515
– Gross Shorts:	632,554	1,526,738	111,322
– 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):	40.1	54.6	51.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	19.1	-22.4	13.0

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 9,534 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 33,783 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -24,249 net contracts.

This week’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 91.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.3 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.6	77.3	8.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.4	74.8	11.3
– Net Position:	9,534	82,004	-91,538
– Gross Longs:	392,216	2,603,900	287,669
– Gross Shorts:	382,682	2,521,896	379,207
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.1	17.0	34.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	3.6	8.9

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 55,759 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 40,152 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 15,607 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 37.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.9 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.9	72.0	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.5	66.7	14.2
– Net Position:	55,759	208,930	-264,689
– Gross Longs:	714,330	2,874,584	304,533
– Gross Shorts:	658,571	2,665,654	569,222
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	89.4	37.9	1.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.7	0.5	-15.5

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 127,365 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 342 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 127,023 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.7 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.7	71.4	8.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.0	71.1	17.2
– Net Position:	127,365	3,907	-131,272
– Gross Longs:	287,587	1,044,185	121,074
– Gross Shorts:	160,222	1,040,278	252,346
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.4	45.4	2.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-33.7	38.4	-8.5

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -116,617 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -9,033 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -107,584 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 51.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 77.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 6.5 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	6.3	79.1	12.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.1	64.0	17.7
– Net Position:	-116,617	179,036	-62,419
– Gross Longs:	74,380	938,645	147,292
– Gross Shorts:	190,997	759,609	209,711
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.5	77.2	6.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.6	-3.0	-13.1

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of -250,828 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 17,019 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -267,847 net contracts.

This week’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 73.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.0 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.6	82.3	11.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.7	58.3	13.6
– Net Position:	-250,828	272,787	-21,959
– Gross Longs:	63,602	934,224	132,115
– Gross Shorts:	314,430	661,437	154,074
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	1.4 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.5	53.9	1.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.8	5.5	-16.6

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 342,221 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -45,743 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 387,964 net contracts.

This week’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 66.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 56.1 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.7	50.1	5.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.8	49.9	8.2
– Net Position:	342,221	18,273	-360,494
– Gross Longs:	2,404,580	5,819,867	592,736
– Gross Shorts:	2,062,359	5,801,594	953,230
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.6	32.8	56.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.5	5.8	-6.3

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01 May

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

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 27 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 170,619 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -10,879 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 181,498 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 53.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 72.4 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.2	21.9	11.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.1	65.7	3.7
– Net Position:	170,619	-207,177	36,558
– Gross Longs:	270,717	103,732	54,199
– Gross Shorts:	100,098	310,909	17,641
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.7 to 1	0.3 to 1	3.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	53.3	43.4	72.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.4	0.6	17.8

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 42,841 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,160 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 41,681 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 67.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.3 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.3	31.6	18.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	68.6	6.3
– Net Position:	42,841	-63,752	20,911
– Gross Longs:	76,380	54,556	31,705
– Gross Shorts:	33,539	118,308	10,794
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.2	32.1	63.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.6	-9.5	10.5

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 49,261 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 6,398 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 42,863 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 77.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.0 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	47.3	29.2	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.9	53.4	5.2
– Net Position:	49,261	-61,497	12,236
– Gross Longs:	120,135	74,222	25,418
– Gross Shorts:	70,874	135,719	13,182
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	77.8	17.2	97.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.1	-2.3	2.6

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 29,296 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 3,611 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,685 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 51.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.4 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	62.1	15.9	16.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.2	73.9	3.1
– Net Position:	29,296	-37,784	8,488
– Gross Longs:	40,496	10,396	10,493
– Gross Shorts:	11,200	48,180	2,005
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.6 to 1	0.2 to 1	5.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.8	46.9	83.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.7	2.4	2.3

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 3,004 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 309 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,695 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 76.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.7 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.2	29.6	13.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.6	61.5	7.6
– Net Position:	3,004	-3,733	729
– Gross Longs:	5,997	3,462	1,621
– Gross Shorts:	2,993	7,195	892
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	18.5	76.7	87.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.8	-11.0	12.5

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01 May

COT Stock Market Futures Charts: Russell2000, VIX, Dow-mini, Nasdaq-mini, SP500-mini

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 April 27 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -94,029 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 8,478 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -102,507 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 47.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 53.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.3 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.8	57.2	5.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	44.4	28.9	7.5
– Net Position:	-94,029	100,372	-6,343
– Gross Longs:	63,091	202,513	20,236
– Gross Shorts:	157,120	102,141	26,579
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	2.0 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.3	53.4	32.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.8	-8.9	14.0

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 2,284 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 54,445 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -52,161 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 54.0 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 37.3 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.0	70.7	12.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.9	73.6	9.7
– Net Position:	2,284	-78,874	76,590
– Gross Longs:	406,989	1,917,187	339,920
– Gross Shorts:	404,705	1,996,061	263,330
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	54.0	65.3	37.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.1	-4.9	5.9

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -8,056 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 831 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -8,887 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 24.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.6 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.0	46.9	22.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	36.8	47.6	12.6
– Net Position:	-8,056	-659	8,715
– Gross Longs:	25,521	42,786	20,168
– Gross Shorts:	33,577	43,445	11,453
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	24.8	64.3	94.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.7	-16.1	20.5

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -7,758 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,633 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,125 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 70.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 35.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 29.7 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.1	57.3	16.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.7	50.8	19.3
– Net Position:	-7,758	14,145	-6,387
– Gross Longs:	52,561	124,866	35,574
– Gross Shorts:	60,319	110,721	41,961
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.7	35.2	29.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.6	-3.5	2.4

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -20,172 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,021 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -25,193 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 42.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.9	78.9	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.5	76.5	4.3
– Net Position:	-20,172	10,479	9,693
– Gross Longs:	61,515	349,290	28,580
– Gross Shorts:	81,687	338,811	18,887
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.5	55.1	60.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-22.6	21.0	3.1

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -5,102 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 394 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,496 net contracts.

This 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 36.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 24.8 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.0	58.4	27.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.1	28.8	24.0
– Net Position:	-5,102	4,567	535
– Gross Longs:	2,156	9,007	4,236
– Gross Shorts:	7,258	4,440	3,701
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.0 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	36.7	68.7	24.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.9	21.2	-36.3

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 26,672 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,130 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,542 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 49.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.0 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.0	87.9	2.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.4	96.0	1.3
– Net Position:	26,672	-32,738	6,066
– Gross Longs:	36,496	355,768	11,498
– Gross Shorts:	9,824	388,506	5,432
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.7 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.6	43.3	71.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.0	-31.8	38.5

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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01 May

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

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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 April 27 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 521,563 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,182 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 522,745 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 28.6 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.0	44.9	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.3	73.7	10.8
– Net Position:	521,563	-488,359	-33,204
– Gross Longs:	594,192	762,729	150,258
– Gross Shorts:	72,629	1,251,088	183,462
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	96.7	2.4	28.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	-1.4	-1.5

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 267,768 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 38,599 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 229,169 net contracts.

This week’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 91.6 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 82.2 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.5	47.8	9.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.3	79.9	3.5
– Net Position:	267,768	-327,943	60,175
– Gross Longs:	311,478	488,476	95,799
– Gross Shorts:	43,710	816,419	35,624
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.6	6.0	82.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.1	-9.2	-7.0

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 56,809 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 14,707 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 42,102 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 94.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 5.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.2 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	48.0	4.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.9	70.2	2.3
– Net Position:	56,809	-62,131	5,322
– Gross Longs:	76,107	134,229	11,627
– Gross Shorts:	19,298	196,360	6,305
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	94.2	5.6	25.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.3	-2.3	-1.6

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 250,633 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 7,471 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 243,162 net contracts.

This week’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 92.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.5	42.1	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.0	71.4	8.2
– Net Position:	250,633	-248,464	-2,169
– Gross Longs:	301,810	357,692	67,268
– Gross Shorts:	51,177	606,156	69,437
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.2	7.4	73.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	7.2	-8.6	10.1

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 91,289 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -5,175 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 96,464 net contracts.

This week’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 76.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.3 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.7	48.6	8.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.8	71.3	4.8
– Net Position:	91,289	-109,751	18,462
– Gross Longs:	129,305	235,680	41,950
– Gross Shorts:	38,016	345,431	23,488
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.4	22.1	82.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.7	14.9	-17.7

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 91,925 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 9,016 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 82,909 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 66.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 28.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.4 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.7	47.7	12.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.0	77.3	6.0
– Net Position:	91,925	-119,804	27,879
– Gross Longs:	103,992	193,345	52,074
– Gross Shorts:	12,067	313,149	24,195
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.9	28.2	82.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.1	-0.9	8.5

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 62,254 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -11,951 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 74,205 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 33.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 57.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 79.2 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	36.0	36.9	10.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.9	55.0	11.3
– Net Position:	62,254	-58,995	-3,259
– Gross Longs:	117,365	120,381	33,414
– Gross Shorts:	55,111	179,376	36,673
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.1	57.9	79.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.0	13.7	14.7

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 78,062 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,715 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 79,777 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.9 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.2	29.9	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.8	54.5	11.6
– Net Position:	78,062	-70,091	-7,971
– Gross Longs:	114,464	85,099	25,123
– Gross Shorts:	36,402	155,190	33,094
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	93.7	7.7	39.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	3.1	-2.1

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 85,453 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 9,257 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 76,196 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.4	40.4	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.7	83.7	3.3
– Net Position:	85,453	-95,543	10,090
– Gross Longs:	93,587	89,215	17,322
– Gross Shorts:	8,134	184,758	7,232
– Long to Short Ratio:	11.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.7	24.7	71.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.3	-0.8	5.4

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 29,968 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 553 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,415 net contracts.

This week’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 50.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 46.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.6 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.1	42.7	6.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.8	61.0	3.1
– Net Position:	29,968	-35,781	5,813
– Gross Longs:	62,757	83,473	11,867
– Gross Shorts:	32,789	119,254	6,054
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.7	46.9	74.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.5	13.2	-0.1

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 29,704 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 8,679 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 21,025 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 59.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.5 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.7	36.6	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.7	41.2	9.5
– Net Position:	29,704	-19,855	-9,849
– Gross Longs:	138,786	155,444	30,614
– Gross Shorts:	109,082	175,299	40,463
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.9	41.6	54.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	8.9	-8.8	-2.3

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01 May

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

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 April 27 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

WTI Crude Oil Futures:

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 489,711 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -10,272 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 499,983 net contracts.

This week’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 52.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 36.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.2 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.6	35.5	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.8	58.5	2.2
– Net Position:	489,711	-542,141	52,430
– Gross Longs:	650,300	835,304	104,889
– Gross Shorts:	160,589	1,377,445	52,459
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.8	36.9	89.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.9	8.8	-1.9

Brent Crude Oil Futures:

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -22,572 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 4,139 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -26,711 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 25.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 42.5 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.2	47.0	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.1	37.4	3.2
– Net Position:	-22,572	19,651	2,921
– Gross Longs:	37,280	96,548	9,475
– Gross Shorts:	59,852	76,897	6,554
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.2	25.4	42.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.8	1.0	2.9

Natural Gas Futures:

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -59,616 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -9,534 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -50,082 net contracts.

This week’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 60.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 21.0 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.9	42.9	5.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.1	39.8	3.1
– Net Position:	-59,616	36,620	22,996
– Gross Longs:	254,462	497,900	58,925
– Gross Shorts:	314,078	461,280	35,929
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.7	42.3	21.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	6.5	3.6

Gasoline Blendstock Futures:

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 51,905 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,884 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 48,021 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 12.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 77.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.2 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.4	47.1	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.6	63.3	3.5
– Net Position:	51,905	-61,214	9,309
– Gross Longs:	95,520	177,190	22,612
– Gross Shorts:	43,615	238,404	13,303
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	12.4	77.5	67.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.7	0.6	-22.7

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures:

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 5,828 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -5,329 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 11,157 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 43.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 95.2 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.4	48.2	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.9	55.5	6.0
– Net Position:	5,828	-28,658	22,830
– Gross Longs:	60,455	188,877	46,223
– Gross Shorts:	54,627	217,535	23,393
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	43.2	43.6	95.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.1	3.2	0.7

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures:

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -9,343 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 3,083 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -12,426 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.1 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	56.5	41.6	1.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	86.3	12.9	0.2
– Net Position:	-9,343	9,003	340
– Gross Longs:	17,722	13,043	410
– Gross Shorts:	27,065	4,040	70
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	3.2 to 1	5.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.3	60.6	67.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.7	-25.7	-1.7

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