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COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar, Euro, Canadian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Peso

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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 20 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets. All currency positions are in direct relation to the US dollar where, for example, a bet for the euro is a bet that the euro will rise versus the dollar while a bet against the euro will be a bet that the euro will decline versus the dollar.

US Dollar Index Futures:

The US Dollar Index large speculator standing this week was a net position of 3,518 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -2,435 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,953 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 31.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 63.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 61.2 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	67.2	5.5	17.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	57.6	23.8	8.9
– Net Position:	3,518	-6,746	3,228
– Gross Longs:	24,707	2,017	6,498
– Gross Shorts:	21,189	8,763	3,270
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.2 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	31.9	63.4	61.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	21.4	-22.4	13.5

Euro Currency Futures:

The Euro Currency Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of 80,808 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 13,957 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 66,851 net contracts.

This 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 59.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 75.5 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.8	55.3	13.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.6	74.8	6.5
– Net Position:	80,808	-129,232	48,424
– Gross Longs:	197,137	365,754	91,482
– Gross Shorts:	116,329	494,986	43,058
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	59.8	39.2	75.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	8.0	-12.4

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week was a net position of 25,178 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -412 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,590 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.2	37.1	24.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	21.8	64.6	12.3
– Net Position:	25,178	-45,196	20,018
– Gross Longs:	61,053	60,909	40,167
– Gross Shorts:	35,875	106,105	20,149
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.1	1.8	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.3	-0.5	20.4

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week was a net position of -59,819 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,507 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -58,312 net contracts.

This 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 33.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 70.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 25.1 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.4	71.1	11.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	53.1	24.4	21.2
– Net Position:	-59,819	76,083	-16,264
– Gross Longs:	26,617	115,715	18,258
– Gross Shorts:	86,436	39,632	34,522
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.9 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.4	70.6	25.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-40.0	30.9	2.0

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week was a net position of -1,642 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,466 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 824 net contracts.

This 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 41.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.7 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.3	49.3	23.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.3	19.5	48.9
– Net Position:	-1,642	12,276	-10,634
– Gross Longs:	11,264	20,329	9,550
– Gross Shorts:	12,906	8,053	20,184
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	2.5 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	70.8	41.9	36.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-24.9	18.5	-3.8

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 13,246 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 10,840 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,406 net contracts.

This 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 66.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.9 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.1	41.5	26.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	23.4	65.3	10.7
– Net Position:	13,246	-41,150	27,904
– Gross Longs:	53,824	71,858	46,500
– Gross Shorts:	40,578	113,008	18,596
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.0	21.2	88.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.9	1.0	-5.6

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of -1,806 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -5,565 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,759 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 79.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.5 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.7	34.0	23.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.0	44.5	11.4
– Net Position:	-1,806	-14,290	16,096
– Gross Longs:	56,723	46,349	31,677
– Gross Shorts:	58,529	60,639	15,581
– 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):	79.8	9.2	92.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.0	5.6	7.2

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week was a net position of 4,322 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,802 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,520 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.6 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	53.4	31.5	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.8	46.9	8.2
– Net Position:	4,322	-6,228	1,906
– Gross Longs:	21,695	12,816	5,227
– Gross Shorts:	17,373	19,044	3,321
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.5	20.8	74.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.5	20.6	-6.4

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week was a net position of -3,554 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 8,424 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -11,978 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.5 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	46.4	47.1	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	48.8	48.1	1.9
– Net Position:	-3,554	-1,501	5,055
– Gross Longs:	68,012	68,959	7,910
– Gross Shorts:	71,566	70,460	2,855
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	2.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	13.0	85.4	64.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.7	0.9	15.3

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week was a net position of -25,995 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 596 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -26,591 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 41.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 74.4 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.4	65.5	5.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	80.6	12.9	5.3
– Net Position:	-25,995	25,743	252
– Gross Longs:	13,407	32,029	2,850
– Gross Shorts:	39,402	6,286	2,598
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	5.1 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.8	60.0	74.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.4	4.7	-1.8

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week was a net position of 6,852 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 539 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,313 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 29.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 41.9 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.0	63.0	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.0	87.9	7.1
– Net Position:	6,852	-6,831	-21
– Gross Longs:	8,212	17,233	1,929
– Gross Shorts:	1,360	24,064	1,950
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.6	69.9	41.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	20.0	-18.2	-17.1

Bitcoin Futures:

The Bitcoin Futures large speculator standing this week was a net position of -2,272 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 193 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,465 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.6 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.4	6.0	30.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	84.1	2.3	8.1
– Net Position:	-2,272	331	1,941
– Gross Longs:	5,147	530	2,652
– Gross Shorts:	7,419	199	711
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	2.7 to 1	3.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.0	81.0	53.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.1	23.9	5.9

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24 Apr

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

Fed Funds, 5-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 20 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -152,892 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -25,767 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -127,125 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 Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.4 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.0	70.9	2.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.4	55.6	2.9
– Net Position:	-152,892	162,087	-9,195
– Gross Longs:	84,995	752,818	21,868
– Gross Shorts:	237,887	590,731	31,063
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.3 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	9.7	90.5	54.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	3.0	-7.5

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -237,430 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 75,002 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -312,432 net contracts.

This 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 37.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.0 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.0	75.9	6.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.4	66.4	5.1
– Net Position:	-237,430	214,465	22,965
– Gross Longs:	384,259	1,719,518	138,541
– Gross Shorts:	621,689	1,505,053	115,576
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	37.4	58.7	47.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	35.4	-29.2	-9.4

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -24,249 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 59,998 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -84,247 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 24.3 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.7	79.1	8.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.4	74.7	11.7
– Net Position:	-24,249	146,919	-122,670
– Gross Longs:	358,590	2,652,886	268,363
– Gross Shorts:	382,839	2,505,967	391,033
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	87.6	22.8	24.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.0	2.1	-5.2

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 15,607 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 18,259 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,652 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.9 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.3	73.1	7.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.9	67.4	13.9
– Net Position:	15,607	223,746	-239,353
– Gross Longs:	673,632	2,846,970	302,428
– Gross Shorts:	658,025	2,623,224	541,781
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.0	39.3	8.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.8	-2.6	-9.6

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 127,023 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -24,948 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 151,971 net contracts.

This 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 61.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.5 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.3	71.7	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.5	71.5	17.2
– Net Position:	127,023	3,334	-130,357
– Gross Longs:	279,559	1,040,804	119,260
– Gross Shorts:	152,536	1,037,470	249,617
– 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):	61.3	45.2	3.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-25.7	28.6	-4.3

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -107,584 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 10,425 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -118,009 net contracts.

This 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 54.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.1 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	6.7	78.0	12.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.8	64.4	17.2
– Net Position:	-107,584	161,324	-53,740
– Gross Longs:	79,705	925,044	150,692
– Gross Shorts:	187,289	763,720	204,432
– 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):	54.8	71.5	13.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.6	-18.3	-10.5

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -267,847 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 1 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -267,848 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 3.3 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.4	82.4	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.0	57.1	13.5
– Net Position:	-267,847	287,068	-19,221
– Gross Longs:	61,268	936,102	133,849
– Gross Shorts:	329,115	649,034	153,070
– 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):	65.9	60.2	3.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	11.6	-7.6

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 387,964 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -9,620 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 397,584 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 67.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.3 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.5	49.5	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.1	49.8	8.3
– Net Position:	387,964	-37,162	-350,802
– Gross Longs:	2,341,318	5,651,337	595,873
– Gross Shorts:	1,953,354	5,688,499	946,675
– 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):	67.3	32.0	57.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.4	5.4	-3.9

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24 Apr

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 20 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 Futures:

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 499,983 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 7,305 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 492,678 net contracts.

This 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 53.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 84.2 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	35.2	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.4	58.6	2.3
– Net Position:	499,983	-548,874	48,891
– Gross Longs:	650,867	826,122	102,805
– Gross Shorts:	150,884	1,374,996	53,914
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	53.9	38.5	84.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.1	10.3	-11.7

Brent Crude Oil Futures Futures:

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -26,711 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 326 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -27,037 net contracts.

This 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 31.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.9 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.3	45.9	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.0	34.7	3.2
– Net Position:	-26,711	23,565	3,146
– Gross Longs:	36,462	96,687	9,903
– Gross Shorts:	63,173	73,122	6,757
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.2	31.9	43.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.3	7.4	10.1

Natural Gas Futures Futures:

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -50,082 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,194 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -51,276 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 63.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 20.3 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.8	42.8	4.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.0	40.5	2.9
– Net Position:	-50,082	27,301	22,781
– Gross Longs:	245,628	507,193	57,176
– Gross Shorts:	295,710	479,892	34,395
– 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):	63.6	39.4	20.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.1	15.8	0.3

Gasoline Blendstock Futures Futures:

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 48,021 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,987 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 42,034 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 7.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.3 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.9	47.1	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.6	62.2	3.8
– Net Position:	48,021	-58,855	10,834
– Gross Longs:	93,054	183,094	25,546
– Gross Shorts:	45,033	241,949	14,712
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	7.9	79.9	76.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.8	0.9	-9.2

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures Futures:

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 11,157 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,545 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 12,702 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 49.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.1 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.4	48.3	11.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.6	56.3	6.2
– Net Position:	11,157	-31,912	20,755
– Gross Longs:	65,411	193,124	45,422
– Gross Shorts:	54,254	225,036	24,667
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.9	40.3	83.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.4	-5.3	0.3

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures Futures:

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -12,426 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -325 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -12,101 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 32.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.3 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.3	48.1	1.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	87.3	12.0	0.2
– Net Position:	-12,426	12,124	302
– Gross Longs:	16,908	16,164	370
– Gross Shorts:	29,334	4,040	68
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	4.0 to 1	5.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	32.8	67.2	64.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	30.7	-30.6	-7.3

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24 Apr

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 20 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 181,498 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 624 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 180,874 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 56.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.5 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.5	21.4	10.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.0	66.6	4.0
– Net Position:	181,498	-213,193	31,695
– Gross Longs:	275,985	100,905	50,373
– Gross Shorts:	94,487	314,098	18,678
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.1	41.9	60.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	-1.3	-2.5

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 41,681 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 5,257 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 36,424 net contracts.

This 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 66.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.4 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.4	31.7	17.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.8	67.7	6.4
– Net Position:	41,681	-61,117	19,436
– Gross Longs:	75,167	53,628	30,326
– Gross Shorts:	33,486	114,745	10,890
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.1	34.4	54.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.2	-5.2	2.5

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 42,863 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 6,868 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 35,995 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 Bullish with a score of 73.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.2	29.9	10.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.0	52.3	5.0
– Net Position:	42,863	-55,616	12,753
– Gross Longs:	109,912	74,326	25,244
– Gross Shorts:	67,049	129,942	12,491
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.2	21.2	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	5.0	7.5

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 25,685 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 1,053 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,632 net contracts.

This 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 51.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.0 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.5	18.6	16.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.1	72.7	2.8
– Net Position:	25,685	-34,420	8,735
– Gross Longs:	37,215	11,841	10,538
– Gross Shorts:	11,530	46,261	1,803
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.3 to 1	5.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.3	51.0	87.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.0	2.9	-0.1

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week reached a net position of 2,695 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -158 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,853 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 79.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.1 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.5	31.8	12.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.4	60.4	7.1
– Net Position:	2,695	-3,329	634
– Gross Longs:	5,887	3,706	1,464
– Gross Shorts:	3,192	7,035	830
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	16.4	79.3	82.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.7	-15.6	28.3

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24 Apr

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

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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 20 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

The VIX Volatility Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -102,507 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 140 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -102,647 net contracts.

This 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 44.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 31.3 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.2	58.0	5.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.9	29.6	7.1
– Net Position:	-102,507	109,109	-6,602
– Gross Longs:	58,418	222,809	20,616
– Gross Shorts:	160,925	113,700	27,218
– 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):	44.1	56.6	31.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.6	-12.2	20.2

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -52,161 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -12,065 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -40,096 net contracts.

This 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 44.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 37.8 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.6	72.5	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.5	73.5	8.8
– Net Position:	-52,161	-27,471	79,632
– Gross Longs:	364,997	1,947,557	316,802
– Gross Shorts:	417,158	1,975,028	237,170
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	44.3	72.0	37.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.4	0.1	12.8

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -8,887 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 2,500 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -11,387 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 23.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 64.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.5	45.9	23.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	37.2	46.7	12.8
– Net Position:	-8,887	-741	9,628
– Gross Longs:	25,076	41,883	21,314
– Gross Shorts:	33,963	42,624	11,686
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	23.8	64.2	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	18.5	-23.6	31.4

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -5,125 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 986 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -6,111 net contracts.

This 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 30.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.6 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.3	55.2	17.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.7	52.2	17.8
– Net Position:	-5,125	6,632	-1,507
– Gross Longs:	55,287	120,484	37,377
– Gross Shorts:	60,412	113,852	38,884
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.2	30.6	40.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.1	-10.8	22.8

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -25,193 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -3,732 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -21,461 net contracts.

This 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 39.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 58.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.7 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	11.9	81.1	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.4	77.8	4.4
– Net Position:	-25,193	15,396	9,797
– Gross Longs:	54,939	373,345	30,166
– Gross Shorts:	80,132	357,949	20,369
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.4	58.0	60.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.5	18.4	-2.9

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -5,496 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -60 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,436 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 35.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.7 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.2	61.0	24.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	50.2	24.6	25.2
– Net Position:	-5,496	5,558	-62
– Gross Longs:	2,171	9,318	3,784
– Gross Shorts:	7,667	3,760	3,846
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.5 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.4	72.0	17.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.8	23.6	-45.3

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 24,542 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,528 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 26,070 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 47.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.7 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.6	88.4	2.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.6	96.0	1.2
– Net Position:	24,542	-30,469	5,927
– Gross Longs:	34,913	357,064	10,738
– Gross Shorts:	10,371	387,533	4,811
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.1	47.0	69.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.4	-23.2	38.4

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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24 Apr

COT Soft Commodities Futures Charts: Hogs, Sugar, Coffee, Wheat, Cattle, 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 20 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 resulted in a net position of 522,745 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -20,541 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 543,286 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.8 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 28.1 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.6	44.4	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.7	71.4	10.9
– Net Position:	522,745	-488,504	-34,241
– Gross Longs:	607,454	804,549	162,882
– Gross Shorts:	84,709	1,293,053	197,123
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	96.8	2.4	28.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.5	-1.5	-4.9

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 229,169 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 37,552 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 191,617 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.0 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.2	50.0	9.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.6	78.5	3.9
– Net Position:	229,169	-289,150	59,981
– Gross Longs:	275,744	507,114	99,684
– Gross Shorts:	46,575	796,264	39,703
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	83.7	13.3	82.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.3	-1.8	-8.3

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 42,102 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 7,242 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 34,860 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.6 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.0	50.4	4.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.6	67.3	2.5
– Net Position:	42,102	-46,183	4,081
– Gross Longs:	68,374	138,164	10,965
– Gross Shorts:	26,272	184,347	6,884
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.3	15.7	16.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.1	8.5	-11.8

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 243,162 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 19,144 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 224,018 net contracts.

This 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 90.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 71.5 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.3	44.1	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.3	70.7	8.5
– Net Position:	243,162	-239,391	-3,771
– Gross Longs:	290,953	397,485	72,842
– Gross Shorts:	47,791	636,876	76,613
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	90.4	9.5	71.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.5	-5.5	7.0

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 96,464 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,361 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 95,103 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 83.3 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.5	47.2	8.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.8	69.6	5.3
– Net Position:	96,464	-115,178	18,714
– Gross Longs:	136,447	242,601	46,000
– Gross Shorts:	39,983	357,779	27,286
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.8	19.7	83.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.0	10.7	-3.6

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 82,909 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 7,248 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 75,661 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.7 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.2	47.9	13.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.2	74.7	6.4
– Net Position:	82,909	-110,885	27,976
– Gross Longs:	100,186	198,766	54,628
– Gross Shorts:	17,277	309,651	26,652
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.8 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.0	34.1	82.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.2	5.1	0.2

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 74,205 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -16,098 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 90,303 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.6 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.8	36.2	9.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.3	56.5	11.6
– Net Position:	74,205	-67,019	-7,186
– Gross Longs:	124,458	119,166	31,169
– Gross Shorts:	50,253	186,185	38,355
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.9	51.4	69.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.3	5.1	8.0

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 79,777 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -5,430 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 85,207 net contracts.

This 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 5.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.1 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.5	30.1	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.4	55.6	11.4
– Net Position:	79,777	-72,487	-7,290
– Gross Longs:	115,066	85,596	25,038
– Gross Shorts:	35,289	158,083	32,328
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.2	5.7	43.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.3	-2.5	6.8

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 76,196 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 3,816 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 72,380 net contracts.

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

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	40.1	40.7	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.4	80.6	3.7
– Net Position:	76,196	-85,259	9,063
– Gross Longs:	85,605	86,878	16,975
– Gross Shorts:	9,409	172,137	7,912
– Long to Short Ratio:	9.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.0	30.5	65.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.8	3.7	-2.0

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 29,415 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 163 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 29,252 net contracts.

This 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 Bearish with a score of 48.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.2 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.1	43.1	5.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.2	60.2	3.5
– Net Position:	29,415	-33,696	4,281
– Gross Longs:	59,138	84,463	11,088
– Gross Shorts:	29,723	118,159	6,807
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.2	48.8	57.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.0	15.4	-22.2

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 21,025 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 15,509 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,516 net contracts.

This 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 53.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.6 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.7	35.6	6.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.9	37.7	9.5
– Net Position:	21,025	-9,092	-11,933
– Gross Longs:	130,922	157,098	30,163
– Gross Shorts:	109,897	166,190	42,096
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	53.8	49.4	44.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.6	3.0	4.7

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17 Apr

COT Currency Futures Charts: US Dollar, Franc, Euro, Aussie, Kiwi, Bitcoin, Ruble

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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 13 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 equaled a net position of 5,953 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 1,504 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,449 net contracts.

This 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 36.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 59.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.9 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	68.1	4.9	16.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	52.9	27.7	8.5
– Net Position:	5,953	-8,929	2,976
– Gross Longs:	26,679	1,934	6,317
– Gross Shorts:	20,726	10,863	3,341
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.2 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	36.1	59.8	57.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	27.7	-29.8	24.0

Euro Currency Futures Futures:

The Euro Currency Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 66,851 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -671 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 67,522 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 65.6 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.4	55.7	13.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.1	72.6	7.1
– Net Position:	66,851	-109,634	42,783
– Gross Longs:	190,640	361,380	88,707
– Gross Shorts:	123,789	471,014	45,924
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.5	44.7	65.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-18.2	18.7	-12.5

British Pound Sterling Futures:

The British Pound Sterling large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 25,590 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,639 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 19,951 net contracts.

This 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 5.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 97.1 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.5	38.4	25.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.3	65.3	15.3
– Net Position:	25,590	-40,046	14,456
– Gross Longs:	52,851	57,154	37,222
– Gross Shorts:	27,261	97,200	22,766
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	91.6	5.3	97.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.5	4.8	5.6

Japanese Yen Futures:

The Japanese Yen large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -58,312 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -323 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -57,989 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 34.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.1 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.7	72.1	10.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	52.0	24.4	23.1
– Net Position:	-58,312	78,770	-20,458
– Gross Longs:	27,682	119,216	17,761
– Gross Shorts:	85,994	40,446	38,219
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.9 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.3	71.9	17.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-46.8	42.6	-23.9

Swiss Franc Futures:

The Swiss Franc large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 824 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -2,421 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,245 net contracts.

This 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 74.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.5 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.6	45.8	23.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.6	20.7	50.4
– Net Position:	824	10,631	-11,455
– Gross Longs:	12,965	19,426	9,909
– Gross Shorts:	12,141	8,795	21,364
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	2.2 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.6	40.2	34.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.8	18.8	-17.1

Canadian Dollar Futures:

The Canadian Dollar large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 2,406 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -284 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,690 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 57.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.9 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.9	43.2	26.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.5	60.3	10.9
– Net Position:	2,406	-28,345	25,939
– Gross Longs:	48,056	71,821	44,104
– Gross Shorts:	45,650	100,166	18,165
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.0	29.8	85.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.8	12.5	-8.8

Australian Dollar Futures:

The Australian Dollar large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 3,759 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -307 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,066 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 9.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.6 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.9	32.5	20.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.2	42.2	13.8
– Net Position:	3,759	-13,546	9,787
– Gross Longs:	64,031	45,433	29,110
– Gross Shorts:	60,272	58,979	19,323
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.0	9.8	78.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	7.6	-14.9

New Zealand Dollar Futures:

The New Zealand Dollar large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 2,520 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -618 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,138 net contracts.

This 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 29.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 77.3 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.3	31.9	13.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	44.8	44.1	8.0
– Net Position:	2,520	-4,673	2,153
– Gross Longs:	19,727	12,262	5,229
– Gross Shorts:	17,207	16,935	3,076
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.2	29.3	77.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.8	20.3	-4.6

Mexican Peso Futures:

The Mexican Peso large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -11,978 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,164 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -13,142 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.4 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.1	50.2	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	52.5	44.5	2.0
– Net Position:	-11,978	8,104	3,874
– Gross Longs:	63,387	72,074	6,683
– Gross Shorts:	75,365	63,970	2,809
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	8.7	90.2	59.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.2	7.5	5.3

Brazilian Real Futures:

The Brazilian Real large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -26,591 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -85 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -26,506 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 40.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.5 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.9	71.7	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	79.8	12.6	6.1
– Net Position:	-26,591	26,181	410
– Gross Longs:	8,804	31,775	3,127
– Gross Shorts:	35,395	5,594	2,717
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	5.7 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.8	60.8	76.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.2	9.3	-1.0

Russian Ruble Futures:

The Russian Ruble large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 6,313 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -562 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,875 net contracts.

This 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 28.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 71.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 39.7 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.0	63.6	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.0	85.4	6.5
– Net Position:	6,313	-6,225	-88
– Gross Longs:	8,588	18,191	1,771
– Gross Shorts:	2,275	24,416	1,859
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	28.3	71.3	39.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.1	-15.0	-23.2

Bitcoin Futures Futures:

The Bitcoin Futures large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -2,465 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -173 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,292 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 34.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.6 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	60.0	5.7	29.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	85.5	2.1	7.2
– Net Position:	-2,465	340	2,125
– Gross Longs:	5,788	546	2,820
– Gross Shorts:	8,253	206	695
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	2.7 to 1	4.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.5	82.1	59.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.3	16.5	16.1

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17 Apr

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

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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 13 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 resulted in a net position of -102,647 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -15,074 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -87,573 net contracts.

This 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 44.1 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.1 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.9	57.9	5.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.1	29.2	7.0
– Net Position:	-102,647	107,991	-5,344
– Gross Longs:	60,072	218,252	20,902
– Gross Shorts:	162,719	110,261	26,246
– 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):	44.1	56.2	36.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.9	-14.9	15.5

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -40,096 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 5,247 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -45,343 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 46.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.2	73.1	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.7	74.7	8.7
– Net Position:	-40,096	-43,177	83,273
– Gross Longs:	349,328	1,931,532	312,375
– Gross Shorts:	389,424	1,974,709	229,102
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.5	69.9	38.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.2	-5.2	19.2

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -11,387 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 668 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -12,055 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 20.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.4	44.7	22.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.7	42.4	12.9
– Net Position:	-11,387	2,149	9,238
– Gross Longs:	27,072	41,181	21,145
– Gross Shorts:	38,459	39,032	11,907
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.8	67.5	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.3	-15.5	25.0

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -6,111 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,285 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -9,396 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 71.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 34.4 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	54.3	16.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.5	49.5	18.6
– Net Position:	-6,111	10,372	-4,261
– Gross Longs:	59,294	116,412	35,513
– Gross Shorts:	65,405	106,040	39,774
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.9 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	71.6	32.9	34.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.7	-12.0	4.6

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -21,461 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,937 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -24,398 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 41.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.6 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.5	80.6	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.2	78.3	4.2
– Net Position:	-21,461	10,627	10,834
– Gross Longs:	57,922	371,929	30,083
– Gross Shorts:	79,383	361,302	19,249
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.0 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.7	55.2	63.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.2	3.2	3.5

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of -5,436 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 117 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -5,553 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 35.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 67.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 32.9 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.8	54.7	34.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.9	25.9	26.2
– Net Position:	-5,436	4,222	1,214
– Gross Longs:	1,582	8,010	5,048
– Gross Shorts:	7,018	3,788	3,834
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	2.1 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.6	67.6	32.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.1	6.3	-11.5

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 26,070 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -661 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 26,731 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 48.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.4 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	9.4	88.1	2.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.9	95.8	1.0
– Net Position:	26,070	-31,415	5,345
– Gross Longs:	38,024	357,848	9,517
– Gross Shorts:	11,954	389,263	4,172
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	48.6	45.5	64.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	13.0	-11.1	-10.3

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

The MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures large speculator standing this week resulted in a net position of 38,211 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall 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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17 Apr

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

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 13 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 543,286 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 7,134 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 536,152 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 99.4 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 20.4 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.6	44.7	8.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.3	72.2	11.1
– Net Position:	543,286	-494,687	-48,599
– Gross Longs:	619,846	800,786	149,766
– Gross Shorts:	76,560	1,295,473	198,365
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	99.4	1.5	20.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.0	-2.6	-11.3

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 191,617 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 8,612 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 183,005 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 76.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.9 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.3	55.0	9.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.1	78.1	4.6
– Net Position:	191,617	-242,593	50,976
– Gross Longs:	245,108	579,236	99,633
– Gross Shorts:	53,491	821,829	48,657
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	76.0	22.2	70.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.5	9.8	-25.0

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 34,860 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 2,956 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 31,904 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 80.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 23.3 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.4	50.3	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.0	64.6	2.8
– Net Position:	34,860	-39,910	5,050
– Gross Longs:	65,557	140,721	12,833
– Gross Shorts:	30,697	180,631	7,783
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.9	19.7	23.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.0	17.6	-9.7

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 224,018 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -9,785 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 233,803 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 15.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.9 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.5	45.0	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.2	69.4	8.8
– Net Position:	224,018	-216,049	-7,969
– Gross Longs:	270,077	398,385	70,008
– Gross Shorts:	46,059	614,434	77,977
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	85.7	15.0	68.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.1	-0.6	2.5

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 95,103 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 400 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 94,703 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 76.7 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.7	47.4	8.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	7.8	69.7	5.5
– Net Position:	95,103	-112,069	16,966
– Gross Longs:	134,332	238,195	44,419
– Gross Shorts:	39,229	350,264	27,453
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.4 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.2	21.1	76.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.7	14.6	-14.7

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 75,661 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -13,792 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 89,453 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 57.6 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.1 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.0	48.7	12.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.8	72.7	6.9
– Net Position:	75,661	-99,725	24,064
– Gross Longs:	99,727	202,391	52,772
– Gross Shorts:	24,066	302,116	28,708
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.6	39.3	67.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.0	9.2	-1.8

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 90,303 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -2,380 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 92,683 net contracts.

This 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 51.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.6 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.6	35.1	9.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.9	58.8	12.0
– Net Position:	90,303	-80,252	-10,051
– Gross Longs:	133,829	118,684	30,503
– Gross Shorts:	43,526	198,936	40,554
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.4	40.7	62.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	4.3	-6.0	1.9

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 85,207 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,000 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 82,207 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.7 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	41.7	29.2	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.9	55.9	11.2
– Net Position:	85,207	-79,096	-6,111
– Gross Longs:	123,446	86,420	27,177
– Gross Shorts:	38,239	165,516	33,288
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	100.0	0.0	48.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.4	-12.3	17.6

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 72,380 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,008 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 74,388 net contracts.

This 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 33.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.8 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.5	42.2	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.9	78.3	3.5
– Net Position:	72,380	-80,461	8,081
– Gross Longs:	83,368	93,873	15,973
– Gross Shorts:	10,988	174,334	7,892
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.6 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.6	33.2	59.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.9	12.9	-20.7

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 29,252 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,880 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 25,372 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 50.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 49.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 54.3 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.3	41.5	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.3	58.5	4.0
– Net Position:	29,252	-33,279	4,027
– Gross Longs:	59,099	80,899	11,783
– Gross Shorts:	29,847	114,178	7,756
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	50.0	49.2	54.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.3	11.7	-45.7

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 5,516 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,688 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 11,204 net contracts.

This 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 42.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.5 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.8	38.1	7.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.5	36.7	9.8
– Net Position:	5,516	6,007	-11,523
– Gross Longs:	121,146	166,236	31,300
– Gross Shorts:	115,630	160,229	42,823
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.8	60.3	46.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.2	16.5	7.6

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17 Apr

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 13 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 totaled a net position of 180,874 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -8,635 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 189,509 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 51.3 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	58.5	21.8	10.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.2	67.1	4.4
– Net Position:	180,874	-208,788	27,914
– Gross Longs:	269,513	100,227	48,173
– Gross Shorts:	88,639	309,015	20,259
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	55.9	43.0	51.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	3.3	-11.4

Silver Comex Futures Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 36,424 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 4,109 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 32,315 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 61.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 39.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 52.3 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.3	31.4	18.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.1	65.2	6.7
– Net Position:	36,424	-55,502	19,078
– Gross Longs:	69,429	51,505	30,007
– Gross Shorts:	33,005	107,007	10,929
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	61.2	39.2	52.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.0	3.2	-3.1

Copper Grade #1 Futures Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 35,995 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,015 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 43,010 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 68.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 26.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	44.0	30.8	9.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.8	51.4	4.6
– Net Position:	35,995	-48,614	12,619
– Gross Longs:	104,129	72,903	23,513
– Gross Shorts:	68,134	121,517	10,894
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.5 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.3	26.1	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.6	20.0	5.1

Platinum Futures Futures:

The Platinum Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 24,632 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -8,116 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 32,748 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 51.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 100.0 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	57.7	18.6	17.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.2	70.7	2.9
– Net Position:	24,632	-34,266	9,634
– Gross Longs:	37,890	12,184	11,559
– Gross Shorts:	13,258	46,450	1,925
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.9 to 1	0.3 to 1	6.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.0	51.2	100.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.4	5.7	18.4

Palladium Futures Futures:

The Palladium Futures large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 2,853 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 315 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,538 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 17.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 77.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.8 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.1	29.5	14.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.0	62.0	8.0
– Net Position:	2,853	-3,550	697
– Gross Longs:	5,473	3,228	1,567
– Gross Shorts:	2,620	6,778	870
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	17.5	77.9	85.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	11.7	-13.0	13.8

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