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

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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.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Futures:

The WTI Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 492,678 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -19,047 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 511,725 net contracts.

This 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 49.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.6 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.0	35.0	4.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	6.6	58.7	2.4
– Net Position:	492,678	-544,688	52,010
– Gross Longs:	643,807	805,801	106,355
– Gross Shorts:	151,129	1,350,489	54,345
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.5	41.8	88.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.1	7.2	-9.6

Brent Crude Oil Futures Futures:

The Brent Crude Oil Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -27,037 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -4,627 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -22,410 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 66.6 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 51.1 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.5	44.5	4.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	30.1	33.8	2.2
– Net Position:	-27,037	22,718	4,319
– Gross Longs:	37,190	94,729	9,108
– Gross Shorts:	64,227	72,011	4,789
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.6	30.5	51.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.7	8.0	16.5

Natural Gas Futures Futures:

The Natural Gas Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -51,276 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 307 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -51,583 net contracts.

This 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 63.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 12.3 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.0	43.0	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.3	40.4	3.0
– Net Position:	-51,276	30,990	20,286
– Gross Longs:	250,427	512,768	55,836
– Gross Shorts:	301,703	481,778	35,550
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.2	40.5	12.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.8	23.5	-16.2

Gasoline Blendstock Futures Futures:

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 42,034 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -7,286 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 49,320 net contracts.

This 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 1.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.6 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.5	49.1	6.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.3	63.0	3.9
– Net Position:	42,034	-52,413	10,379
– Gross Longs:	92,222	184,687	24,969
– Gross Shorts:	50,188	237,100	14,590
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	1.0	86.5	73.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.0	2.0	-6.3

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures Futures:

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 12,702 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,410 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 9,292 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 Bullish with a score of 51.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 42.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.9 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.7	48.4	10.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.6	55.8	6.2
– Net Position:	12,702	-30,227	17,525
– Gross Longs:	64,015	197,028	42,846
– Gross Shorts:	51,313	227,255	25,321
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.8	42.0	69.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.5	-2.4	-21.7

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures Futures:

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -12,101 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 46 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -12,147 net contracts.

This 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 33.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 66.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 69.9 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.4	46.8	1.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	87.0	12.2	0.2
– Net Position:	-12,101	11,724	377
– Gross Longs:	17,456	15,882	429
– Gross Shorts:	29,557	4,158	52
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	3.8 to 1	8.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.5	66.3	69.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	33.5	-33.7	1.2

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

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

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

17 Apr

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Eurodollar, 2-Year Treasury Notes, 5-Year Treasury Notes, Fed Funds,

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.

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

The 30-Day Federal Funds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -127,125 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -6,452 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -120,673 net contracts.

This 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 13.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 57.6 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.1	69.8	2.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.4	56.8	3.0
– Net Position:	-127,125	134,520	-7,395
– Gross Longs:	83,807	723,584	23,358
– Gross Shorts:	210,932	589,064	30,753
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	13.3	86.7	57.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.3	2.2	-0.4

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -312,432 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 63,388 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -375,820 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 21.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 48.4 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.2	76.6	6.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	29.9	64.0	5.2
– Net Position:	-312,432	286,809	25,623
– Gross Longs:	371,174	1,749,602	144,097
– Gross Shorts:	683,606	1,462,793	118,474
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	21.8	72.6	48.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.4	14.5	-10.8

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -84,247 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -76,630 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -7,617 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 81.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 27.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 30.2 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.6	78.7	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.0	73.0	11.4
– Net Position:	-84,247	195,397	-111,150
– Gross Longs:	364,283	2,708,144	282,197
– Gross Shorts:	448,530	2,512,747	393,347
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.3	27.1	30.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.5	11.9	-9.1

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -2,652 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -87,211 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 84,559 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.3 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	17.7	72.8	7.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.8	66.8	13.8
– Net Position:	-2,652	233,204	-230,552
– Gross Longs:	689,720	2,837,439	308,644
– Gross Shorts:	692,372	2,604,235	539,196
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	82.9	40.3	11.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.2	-4.3	-13.2

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 151,971 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -18,664 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 170,635 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 67.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 36.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 10.9 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.3	70.8	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.8	72.9	16.5
– Net Position:	151,971	-29,596	-122,375
– Gross Longs:	294,465	1,027,763	117,111
– Gross Shorts:	142,494	1,057,359	239,486
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.9	36.0	10.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.0	6.8	5.5

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -118,009 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly advance of 485 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -118,494 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 51.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 72.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.5 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	6.7	77.5	13.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.8	63.4	17.5
– Net Position:	-118,009	164,665	-46,656
– Gross Longs:	78,935	907,628	158,390
– Gross Shorts:	196,944	742,963	205,046
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	51.0	72.6	18.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	26.0	-21.6	-3.5

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of -267,848 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -6,029 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -261,819 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 63.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 2.5 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	57.0	13.6
– Net Position:	-267,848	287,986	-20,138
– Gross Longs:	61,551	935,097	133,920
– Gross Shorts:	329,399	647,111	154,058
– 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):	63.3	60.9	2.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.2	6.7	-2.4

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week came in at a net position of 397,584 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -70,861 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 468,445 net contracts.

This 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 67.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 31.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 59.2 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.9	49.6	4.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.5	50.0	7.8
– Net Position:	397,584	-56,761	-340,823
– Gross Longs:	2,325,893	5,798,474	576,408
– Gross Shorts:	1,928,309	5,855,235	917,231
– 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):	67.4	31.7	59.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.2	3.5	-5.5

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10 Apr

COT Currency Futures Charts: Brazil Real, Swiss Franc, Euro, US Dollar & Bitcoin

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 06 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 4,449 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,277 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 5,726 net contracts.

This 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 33.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 60.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.3 percent.

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	70.8	6.9	15.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	59.5	28.0	6.1
– Net Position:	4,449	-8,231	3,782
– Gross Longs:	27,706	2,713	6,179
– Gross Shorts:	23,257	10,944	2,397
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.2 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.5	60.9	68.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	31.6	-35.5	39.3

EURO Currency Futures:

The EURO Currency: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 67,522 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -6,217 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 73,739 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 55.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 64.6 percent.

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.9	55.1	14.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.4	72.2	7.4
– Net Position:	67,522	-109,741	42,219
– Gross Longs:	192,230	354,401	89,693
– Gross Shorts:	124,708	464,142	47,474
– 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):	55.7	44.7	64.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-21.7	23.9	-24.2

BRITISH POUND STERLING Futures:

The BRITISH POUND STERLING: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 19,951 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -5,008 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,959 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.8 percent.

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.2	42.5	24.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.0	63.9	17.6
– Net Position:	19,951	-30,127	10,176
– Gross Longs:	45,270	59,714	34,960
– Gross Shorts:	25,319	89,841	24,784
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	81.5	18.3	86.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.3	8.0	-8.2

JAPANESE YEN Futures:

The JAPANESE YEN: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -57,989 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 1,492 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -59,481 net contracts.

This 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 with a score of 71.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.9 percent.

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.3	71.7	11.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	51.6	23.9	24.0
– Net Position:	-57,989	78,537	-20,548
– Gross Longs:	26,794	117,846	18,907
– Gross Shorts:	84,783	39,309	39,455
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	3.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	34.5	71.8	16.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-52.3	50.5	-38.2

SWISS FRANC Futures:

The SWISS FRANC: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 3,245 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -1,024 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,269 net contracts.

This 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 78.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 27.5 percent.

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.9	43.4	20.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.5	18.7	52.4
– Net Position:	3,245	10,786	-14,031
– Gross Longs:	15,690	18,970	8,848
– Gross Shorts:	12,445	8,184	22,879
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	2.3 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.4	40.3	27.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-12.9	24.7	-41.1

CANADIAN DOLLAR Futures:

The CANADIAN DOLLAR: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 2,690 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -3,828 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,518 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 57.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 29.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 87.1 percent.

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.6	42.9	27.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.0	60.6	11.4
– Net Position:	2,690	-29,421	26,731
– Gross Longs:	47,506	71,329	45,729
– Gross Shorts:	44,816	100,750	18,998
– 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):	57.2	29.0	87.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.4	7.7	-7.6

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Futures:

The AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 4,066 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -8,197 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 12,263 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 8.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.2 percent.

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.9	32.3	21.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	42.9	43.6	13.1
– Net Position:	4,066	-15,494	11,428
– Gross Longs:	62,991	44,308	29,395
– Gross Shorts:	58,925	59,802	17,967
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	86.3	8.2	82.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	6.4	2.0	-17.8

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Futures:

The NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 3,138 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -908 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 4,046 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 65.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.2 percent.

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.4	31.4	13.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.0	44.6	8.9
– Net Position:	3,138	-4,926	1,788
– Gross Longs:	19,199	11,732	5,127
– Gross Shorts:	16,061	16,658	3,339
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	65.1	32.3	73.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.4	18.2	-21.4

MEXICAN PESO Futures:

The MEXICAN PESO: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -13,142 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,971 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -15,113 net contracts.

This 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 8.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 90.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.4 percent.

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.1	51.1	5.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	51.7	44.5	2.2
– Net Position:	-13,142	9,054	4,088
– Gross Longs:	57,610	69,930	7,085
– Gross Shorts:	70,752	60,876	2,997
– 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):	8.2	90.6	60.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.1	7.6	3.7

BRAZIL REAL Futures:

The BRAZIL REAL: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -26,506 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -1,197 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -25,309 net contracts.

This 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 61.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 67.1 percent.

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	22.4	70.3	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	81.1	11.0	6.7
– Net Position:	-26,506	26,820	-314
– Gross Longs:	10,103	31,766	2,716
– Gross Shorts:	36,609	4,946	3,030
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	6.4 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	40.9	61.8	67.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-17.5	20.9	-26.7

RUSSIAN RUBLE Futures:

The RUSSIAN RUBLE: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of 6,875 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 91 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 6,784 net contracts.

This 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 29.7 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 53.0 percent.

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.6	61.5	5.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.3	85.9	4.7
– Net Position:	6,875	-7,185	310
– Gross Longs:	9,600	18,109	1,700
– Gross Shorts:	2,725	25,294	1,390
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.5 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.7	69.1	53.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.9	-16.0	-5.4

BITCOIN FUTURES Futures:

The BITCOIN FUTURES: large speculator standing this week equaled a net position of -2,292 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -77 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -2,215 net contracts.

This 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 76.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.3 percent.

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	60.2	5.1	27.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	83.4	2.1	7.6
– Net Position:	-2,292	300	1,992
– Gross Longs:	5,938	504	2,742
– Gross Shorts:	8,230	204	750
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	2.5 to 1	3.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	39.4	76.9	55.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-5.8	26.3	0.3

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10 Apr

COT Bonds Futures Charts: Fed Funds, 5-Year Treasury Notes, Eurodollar, 10-Year Treasury Notes

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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 06 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 recorded a net position of -120,673 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -38,042 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -82,631 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish-Extreme with a score of 14.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 86.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 55.3 percent.

30-Day Federal Funds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.3	70.5	2.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	20.3	57.7	3.0
– Net Position:	-120,673	129,362	-8,689
– Gross Longs:	84,005	711,313	21,909
– Gross Shorts:	204,678	581,951	30,598
– 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):	14.3	86.0	55.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.3	2.3	-13.4

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 2-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -375,820 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -29,128 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -346,692 net contracts.

This 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 8.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 85.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 46.0 percent.

2-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.9	75.9	6.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	33.2	60.6	5.3
– Net Position:	-375,820	354,777	21,043
– Gross Longs:	390,901	1,754,671	142,678
– Gross Shorts:	766,721	1,399,894	121,635
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.5 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	8.6	85.7	46.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-70.0	73.9	-25.6

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 5-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -7,617 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -102,952 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 95,335 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 89.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 21.4 percent.

5-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.6	76.3	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.8	72.3	11.3
– Net Position:	-7,617	141,544	-133,927
– Gross Longs:	485,239	2,727,948	271,735
– Gross Shorts:	492,856	2,586,404	405,662
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	89.3	22.3	21.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.7	15.1	-26.1

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

The 10-Year Treasury Note large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 84,559 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 174,361 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -89,802 net contracts.

This 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 92.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.2 percent.

10-Year Treasury Note Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.7	72.0	8.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.5	68.7	13.4
– Net Position:	84,559	128,010	-212,569
– Gross Longs:	732,687	2,821,476	313,947
– Gross Shorts:	648,128	2,693,466	526,516
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	92.5	30.1	16.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	9.0	-5.1	-7.8

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

The Ultra 10-Year Notes large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 170,635 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -64,475 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 235,110 net contracts.

This 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 72.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra 10-Year Notes Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	21.0	71.1	7.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.1	73.7	17.0
– Net Position:	170,635	-36,437	-134,198
– Gross Longs:	300,246	1,017,164	108,960
– Gross Shorts:	129,611	1,053,601	243,158
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.3 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	72.8	34.0	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.7	2.7	-6.6

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -118,494 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -4,055 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -114,439 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 16.2 percent.

US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	6.2	78.6	13.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.3	64.3	17.5
– Net Position:	-118,494	168,164	-49,670
– Gross Longs:	72,722	920,918	154,881
– Gross Shorts:	191,216	752,754	204,551
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.2 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.3	73.7	16.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	12.4	-6.4	-13.6

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

The Ultra US Treasury Bonds large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -261,819 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -2,695 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -259,124 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 62.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 0.0 percent.

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	5.1	82.7	11.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.2	57.6	13.8
– Net Position:	-261,819	285,070	-23,251
– Gross Longs:	58,261	938,845	133,842
– Gross Shorts:	320,080	653,775	157,093
– 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):	64.6	62.3	0.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-15.7	22.9	-7.9

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

The 3-Month Eurodollars large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 468,445 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -289,661 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 758,106 net contracts.

This 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 68.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 30.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.7 percent.

3-Month Eurodollars Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.1	49.5	5.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.0	50.9	7.8
– Net Position:	468,445	-163,288	-305,157
– Gross Longs:	2,331,761	5,751,008	596,999
– Gross Shorts:	1,863,316	5,914,296	902,156
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	68.5	30.2	63.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.3	4.2	-2.3

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10 Apr

COT Energy Futures Charts: Natural Gas, Bloomberg Index, Crude Oil, 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 06 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 was a net position of 511,725 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -19,585 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 531,310 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.2 percent.

WTI Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.7	33.5	4.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.9	57.6	2.2
– Net Position:	511,725	-563,474	51,749
– Gross Longs:	649,237	784,153	102,770
– Gross Shorts:	137,512	1,347,627	51,021
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.7 to 1	0.6 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.0	38.5	88.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.0	1.4	-8.8

Brent Crude Oil Futures (LAST DAY): Futures:

The Brent Crude Oil Futures (LAST DAY): large speculator standing this week was a net position of -22,410 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -89 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -22,321 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 43.5 percent.

Brent Crude Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	18.0	42.1	3.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	28.3	33.2	2.0
– Net Position:	-22,410	19,323	3,087
– Gross Longs:	39,224	91,563	7,482
– Gross Shorts:	61,634	72,240	4,395
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	1.3 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.5	24.8	43.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	3.5	-5.4	7.1

Natural Gas Futures (CME): Futures:

The Natural Gas Futures (CME): large speculator standing this week was a net position of -51,583 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -13,699 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -37,884 net contracts.

This 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 63.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 40.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 11.7 percent.

Natural Gas Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	20.3	43.9	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	24.5	41.3	2.9
– Net Position:	-51,583	31,499	20,084
– Gross Longs:	247,254	535,668	55,021
– Gross Shorts:	298,837	504,169	34,937
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	63.1	40.7	11.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-24.0	26.8	-15.9

Gasoline Blendstock Futures: Futures:

The Gasoline Blendstock Futures: large speculator standing this week was a net position of 49,320 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 1,391 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 47,929 net contracts.

This 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 9.4 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 78.8 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.1	48.3	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.7	64.7	3.5
– Net Position:	49,320	-60,575	11,255
– Gross Longs:	99,723	177,450	24,075
– Gross Shorts:	50,403	238,025	12,820
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.0 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	9.4	78.1	78.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.6	0.2	-9.8

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures: Futures:

The #2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures: large speculator standing this week was a net position of 9,292 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 1,533 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 7,759 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 Bearish with a score of 47.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 45.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.7 percent.

Heating Oil Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	15.3	50.1	10.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.0	56.7	6.2
– Net Position:	9,292	-27,007	17,715
– Gross Longs:	62,333	204,070	43,111
– Gross Shorts:	53,041	231,077	25,396
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.9 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.5	45.3	70.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	5.7	0.9	-22.2

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures: Futures:

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures: large speculator standing this week was a net position of -12,147 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 3,051 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -15,198 net contracts.

This 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 66.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.8 percent.

Bloomberg Index Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.2	47.0	1.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	86.8	12.5	0.2
– Net Position:	-12,147	11,758	389
– Gross Longs:	17,457	16,018	448
– Gross Shorts:	29,604	4,260	59
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.6 to 1	3.8 to 1	7.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.4	66.4	70.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	23.0	-23.1	2.6

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10 Apr

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 06 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 -87,573 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 6,817 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -94,390 net contracts.

This 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 56.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 18.9 percent.

VIX Volatility Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	19.0	56.5	5.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	43.0	29.8	8.2
– Net Position:	-87,573	97,456	-9,883
– Gross Longs:	69,212	205,871	20,056
– Gross Shorts:	156,785	108,415	29,939
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.4 to 1	1.9 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	44.1	56.7	18.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	25.4	-24.9	-2.6

S&P500 Mini Futures: Futures:

The S&P500 Mini Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -45,343 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly rise of 4,988 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -50,331 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 45.6 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 40.0 percent.

S&P500 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	13.1	73.1	12.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	14.8	74.9	8.6
– Net Position:	-45,343	-46,323	91,666
– Gross Longs:	341,622	1,908,972	316,050
– Gross Shorts:	386,965	1,955,295	224,384
– 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):	45.6	69.5	40.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.5	-8.0	14.0

Dow Jones Mini Futures: Futures:

The Dow Jones Mini Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -12,055 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 2,495 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -14,550 net contracts.

This 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 20.0 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 69.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 93.4 percent.

Dow Jones Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	28.3	47.0	21.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	41.1	42.6	13.1
– Net Position:	-12,055	4,134	7,921
– Gross Longs:	26,641	44,323	20,301
– Gross Shorts:	38,696	40,189	12,380
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	20.0	69.8	93.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.4	3.6	13.7

Nasdaq Mini Futures: Futures:

The Nasdaq Mini Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -9,396 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 8,469 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -17,865 net contracts.

This 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 69.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 34.3 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 36.5 percent.

Nasdaq Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	26.8	55.5	16.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	31.1	49.5	17.9
– Net Position:	-9,396	12,730	-3,334
– Gross Longs:	57,439	119,018	35,071
– Gross Shorts:	66,835	106,288	38,405
– 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):	69.8	34.3	36.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.2	6.1	-13.1

Russell 2000 Mini Futures: Futures:

The Russell 2000 Mini Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -24,398 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decrease of -14,398 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -10,000 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 39.9 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 55.4 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 70.8 percent.

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	12.3	80.8	6.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	17.4	78.5	3.7
– Net Position:	-24,398	11,025	13,373
– Gross Longs:	57,946	382,080	30,669
– Gross Shorts:	82,344	371,055	17,296
– 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):	39.9	55.4	70.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.0	6.1	12.3

Nikkei Stock Average Futures (USD): Futures:

The Nikkei Stock Average Futures (USD): large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of -5,553 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lowering of -1,349 contracts from the previous week which had a total of -4,204 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 35.2 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 68.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 30.4 percent.

Nikkei Stock Average Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	10.4	55.4	34.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	47.7	24.8	27.4
– Net Position:	-5,553	4,548	1,005
– Gross Longs:	1,542	8,239	5,071
– Gross Shorts:	7,095	3,691	4,066
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.2 to 1	2.2 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.2	68.7	30.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.0	7.3	2.6

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures: Futures:

The MSCI EAFE Mini Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 26,731 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 7,338 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 19,393 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 49.7 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 44.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.1 percent.

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	8.8	88.4	2.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	2.3	96.2	1.2
– Net Position:	26,731	-31,821	5,090
– Gross Longs:	35,992	362,670	10,147
– Gross Shorts:	9,261	394,491	5,057
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.9 to 1	0.9 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	49.7	44.8	62.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	15.4	-18.5	17.9

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 decline of -2,219 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 40,430 net contracts.

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

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

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10 Apr

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

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

The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday April 06 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN Futures:

The CORN large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 536,152 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 807 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 535,345 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.5 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 22.7 percent.

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	34.5	45.0	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.1	72.9	10.7
– Net Position:	536,152	-491,962	-44,190
– Gross Longs:	608,489	794,377	145,283
– Gross Shorts:	72,337	1,286,339	189,473
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.5	1.9	22.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	0.8	0.8	-6.5

SUGAR Futures:

The SUGAR large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 183,005 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly reduction of -7,164 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 190,169 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 74.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 24.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 63.9 percent.

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.1	54.5	9.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.6	76.3	5.0
– Net Position:	183,005	-228,329	45,324
– Gross Longs:	241,563	568,500	97,651
– Gross Shorts:	58,558	796,829	52,327
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	74.2	24.9	63.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.3	15.9	-36.1

COFFEE Futures:

The COFFEE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 31,904 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly fall of -5,713 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 37,617 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 with a score of 79.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 21.9 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 19.5 percent.

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.4	49.5	4.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.3	62.1	2.7
– Net Position:	31,904	-36,408	4,504
– Gross Longs:	67,634	143,349	12,223
– Gross Shorts:	35,730	179,757	7,719
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.8 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	79.1	21.9	19.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.7	18.3	-9.6

SOYBEANS Futures:

The SOYBEANS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 233,803 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 22,124 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 211,679 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 88.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 13.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 68.0 percent.

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	31.8	45.3	7.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.0	71.1	8.8
– Net Position:	233,803	-224,010	-9,793
– Gross Longs:	276,934	394,408	66,733
– Gross Shorts:	43,131	618,418	76,526
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.4 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	88.1	13.1	68.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.5	0.6	3.9

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

The SOYBEAN OIL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 94,703 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 100,391 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 78.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 20.7 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 81.4 percent.

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.5	47.1	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	8.4	69.8	5.4
– Net Position:	94,703	-112,924	18,221
– Gross Longs:	136,684	233,926	45,209
– Gross Shorts:	41,981	346,850	26,988
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	78.0	20.7	81.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-16.3	16.4	-8.9

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

The SOYBEAN MEAL large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 89,453 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 125 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 89,328 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 64.0 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 32.2 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 73.7 percent.

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.8	49.1	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.3	76.8	6.7
– Net Position:	89,453	-115,178	25,725
– Gross Longs:	103,009	203,511	53,489
– Gross Shorts:	13,556	318,689	27,764
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.0	32.2	73.7
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-4.3	4.3	0.0

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

The LIVE CATTLE large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 92,683 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly gain of 8,827 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 83,856 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 52.9 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 38.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 62.8 percent.

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	39.1	35.8	9.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.1	59.9	12.5
– Net Position:	92,683	-82,699	-9,984
– Gross Longs:	134,251	123,138	33,149
– Gross Shorts:	41,568	205,837	43,133
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	52.9	38.8	62.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.1	-4.5	5.8

LEAN HOGS Futures:

The LEAN HOGS large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 82,207 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -1,344 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 83,551 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish-Extreme with a score of 98.8 percent. The commercials are Bearish-Extreme with a score of 1.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.4 percent.

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.0	29.6	9.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.6	55.5	11.7
– Net Position:	82,207	-75,178	-7,029
– Gross Longs:	121,642	85,686	26,899
– Gross Shorts:	39,435	160,864	33,928
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.5 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.8	1.0	44.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	10.2	-13.7	20.6

COTTON Futures:

The COTTON large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 74,388 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -2,263 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 76,651 net contracts.

This 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 67.9 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 60.8 percent.

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.4	41.0	7.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.0	77.0	3.4
– Net Position:	74,388	-82,644	8,256
– Gross Longs:	85,822	94,112	16,044
– Gross Shorts:	11,434	176,756	7,788
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.5 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	67.9	32.0	60.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.0	15.5	-27.8

COCOA Futures:

The COCOA large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 25,372 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 874 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 24,498 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bearish with a score of 46.5 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 52.1 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish with a score of 60.8 percent.

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.8	47.1	6.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.4	63.0	3.7
– Net Position:	25,372	-29,976	4,604
– Gross Longs:	56,360	89,122	11,585
– Gross Shorts:	30,988	119,098	6,981
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.8 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.5	52.1	60.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-0.2	3.2	-38.1

WHEAT Futures:

The WHEAT large speculator standing this week totaled a net position of 11,204 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 8,120 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 3,084 net contracts.

This 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 46.8 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 56.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.1 percent.

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.2	36.7	7.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.5	36.5	10.3
– Net Position:	11,204	828	-12,032
– Gross Longs:	120,515	151,697	30,431
– Gross Shorts:	109,311	150,869	42,463
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.1 to 1	1.0 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	46.8	56.5	44.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.4	11.8	-0.4

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10 Apr

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

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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 06 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

Gold Comex Futures: Futures:

The Gold Comex Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 189,509 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 21,981 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 167,528 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 58.1 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 41.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 44.8 percent.

Gold Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	59.5	21.2	10.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.6	67.5	4.5
– Net Position:	189,509	-214,799	25,290
– Gross Longs:	275,703	98,196	46,301
– Gross Shorts:	86,194	312,995	21,011
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.2 to 1	0.3 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	58.1	41.5	44.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.7	9.0	-26.2

Silver Comex Futures: Futures:

The Silver Comex Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 32,315 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly increase of 3,345 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 28,970 net contracts.

This 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 57.4 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.5 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bearish with a score of 47.4 percent.

Silver Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	43.5	32.0	18.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	22.6	64.7	6.9
– Net Position:	32,315	-50,585	18,270
– Gross Longs:	67,245	49,415	28,893
– Gross Shorts:	34,930	100,000	10,623
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.4	43.5	47.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-14.3	17.2	-27.3

Copper Grade #1 Futures: Futures:

The Copper Grade #1 Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 43,010 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly decline of -857 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 43,867 net contracts.

This week’s current strength score (the trader positioning range over the past three years, measured from 0 to 100) shows the speculators are currently Bullish with a score of 73.3 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 22.6 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 92.8 percent.

Copper Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	45.2	29.6	9.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.5	51.7	4.8
– Net Position:	43,010	-53,629	10,619
– Gross Longs:	109,985	72,136	22,246
– Gross Shorts:	66,975	125,765	11,627
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.9 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	73.3	22.6	92.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-23.3	22.6	-3.1

Platinum Futures: Futures:

The Platinum Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 32,748 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly lift of 2,142 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 30,606 net contracts.

This 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 56.2 percent. The commercials are Bearish with a score of 43.0 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 82.3 percent.

Platinum Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	64.0	14.8	15.6
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	16.0	75.0	3.5
– Net Position:	32,748	-40,981	8,233
– Gross Longs:	43,621	10,080	10,620
– Gross Shorts:	10,873	51,061	2,387
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.0 to 1	0.2 to 1	4.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	56.2	43.0	82.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-2.8	3.2	-6.3

Palladium Futures: Futures:

The Palladium Futures: large speculator standing this week recorded a net position of 2,538 contracts in the data reported through Tuesday. This was a weekly boost of 195 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 2,343 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-Extreme with a score of 15.3 percent. The commercials are Bullish with a score of 78.8 percent and the small traders (not shown in chart) are Bullish-Extreme with a score of 96.1 percent.

Palladium Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	50.9	28.0	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	26.8	60.4	7.0
– Net Position:	2,538	-3,411	873
– Gross Longs:	5,361	2,952	1,612
– Gross Shorts:	2,823	6,363	739
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.9 to 1	0.5 to 1	2.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	15.3	78.8	96.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	14.6	-13.8	-3.9

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03 Apr

COT Currency Futures Charts: Bitcoin, US Dollar Index, Euro, Japanese Yen & Mexican 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 March 30 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:

US DOLLAR INDEX Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	75.7	4.5	15.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	61.5	28.0	6.0
– Net Position:	5,726	-9,501	3,775
– Gross Longs:	30,513	1,798	6,175
– Gross Shorts:	24,787	11,299	2,400
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.2 to 1	2.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	35.7	58.8	68.2
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	34.5	-36.4	24.8

EURO Currency:

EURO Currency Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.2	54.5	14.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	18.8	73.3	6.8
– Net Position:	73,739	-121,328	47,589
– Gross Longs:	194,763	351,292	91,621
– Gross Shorts:	121,024	472,620	44,032
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	57.6	41.4	74.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.3	20.5	-10.8

BRITISH POUND STERLING:

BRITISH POUND Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.8	41.2	24.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	15.9	63.8	19.7
– Net Position:	24,959	-31,580	6,621
– Gross Longs:	47,222	57,584	34,194
– Gross Shorts:	22,263	89,164	27,573
– Long to Short Ratio:	2.1 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.2 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	84.9	17.5	78.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	1.9	3.4	-21.3

JAPANESE YEN:

JAPANESE YEN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	14.9	72.9	11.3
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	50.7	24.2	24.2
– Net Position:	-59,481	80,881	-21,400
– Gross Longs:	24,724	121,115	18,838
– Gross Shorts:	84,205	40,234	40,238
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	3.0 to 1	0.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	33.6	72.9	15.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-58.3	55.1	-37.6

SWISS FRANC:

SWISS FRANC Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.6	39.8	22.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.6	16.5	55.3
– Net Position:	4,269	9,957	-14,226
– Gross Longs:	16,086	17,012	9,414
– Gross Shorts:	11,817	7,055	23,640
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.4 to 1	2.4 to 1	0.4 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.0	39.4	26.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.4	25.5	-54.4

CANADIAN DOLLAR:

CANADIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.5	41.6	28.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	25.5	62.3	11.3
– Net Position:	6,518	-34,051	27,533
– Gross Longs:	48,462	68,228	46,055
– Gross Shorts:	41,944	102,279	18,522
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	60.4	26.0	88.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish-Extreme
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.4	-0.3	3.2

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR:

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	48.5	30.9	20.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	39.6	44.5	15.4
– Net Position:	12,263	-18,637	6,374
– Gross Longs:	66,607	42,450	27,517
– Gross Shorts:	54,344	61,087	21,143
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.3 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	95.5	5.6	71.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.8	-3.7	-23.3

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR:

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	51.5	29.8	14.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	40.5	46.2	9.2
– Net Position:	4,046	-6,017	1,971
– Gross Longs:	18,945	10,971	5,351
– Gross Shorts:	14,899	16,988	3,380
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.3 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.6 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	66.4	30.9	75.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-13.8	15.4	-19.6

MEXICAN PESO:

MEXICAN PESO Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.6	52.1	4.7
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	53.6	43.1	2.6
– Net Position:	-15,113	12,274	2,839
– Gross Longs:	58,089	71,095	6,389
– Gross Shorts:	73,202	58,821	3,550
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.8 to 1	1.2 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	7.2	92.2	55.1
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.3	9.0	-7.6

BRAZIL REAL:

BRAZIL REAL Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	16.5	78.0	4.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	55.0	39.7	4.0
– Net Position:	-25,309	25,219	90
– Gross Longs:	10,888	51,342	2,709
– Gross Shorts:	36,197	26,123	2,619
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.3 to 1	2.0 to 1	1.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	42.9	59.2	72.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-11.7	13.7	-15.6

RUSSIAN RUBLE:

RUSSIAN RUBLE Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	33.1	60.8	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	10.0	84.2	5.7
– Net Position:	6,784	-6,872	88
– Gross Longs:	9,714	17,831	1,746
– Gross Shorts:	2,930	24,703	1,658
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.3 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.1 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	29.4	69.8	45.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	17.3	-15.5	-19.1

BITCOIN FUTURES:

BITCOIN Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	60.9	5.3	27.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	84.6	2.2	7.3
– Net Position:	-2,215	295	1,920
– Gross Longs:	5,676	498	2,596
– Gross Shorts:	7,891	203	676
– Long to Short Ratio:	0.7 to 1	2.5 to 1	3.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.6	76.2	52.9
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	19.1	19.8	-27.3

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03 Apr

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

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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 March 30 2021 and shows a quick view of how large traders (for-profit speculators and commercial entities) were positioned in the futures markets.

CORN:

CORN Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	35.2	44.9	8.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.5	73.4	10.3
– Net Position:	535,345	-495,989	-39,356
– Gross Longs:	613,446	782,465	140,798
– Gross Shorts:	78,101	1,278,454	180,154
– Long to Short Ratio:	7.9 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	98.4	1.3	25.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	2.7	-2.1	-3.4

SUGAR:

SUGAR Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	23.8	52.7	8.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.7	75.2	4.5
– Net Position:	190,169	-236,644	46,475
– Gross Longs:	249,957	552,698	93,917
– Gross Shorts:	59,788	789,342	47,442
– Long to Short Ratio:	4.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	2.0 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	75.7	23.3	65.3
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-7.6	10.9	-25.7

COFFEE:

COFFEE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	24.6	49.4	4.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	11.5	64.2	2.8
– Net Position:	37,617	-42,544	4,927
– Gross Longs:	70,698	142,082	12,980
– Gross Shorts:	33,081	184,626	8,053
– 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):	82.6	18.0	22.4
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.7	4.0	-1.5

SOYBEANS:

SOYBEANS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	30.3	46.3	7.4
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	5.8	69.0	9.2
– Net Position:	211,679	-196,006	-15,673
– Gross Longs:	261,759	399,817	63,830
– Gross Shorts:	50,080	595,823	79,503
– Long to Short Ratio:	5.2 to 1	0.7 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	82.6	19.7	61.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-6.0	7.8	-10.2

SOYBEAN OIL:

SOYBEAN OIL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	29.9	46.5	8.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	9.6	69.8	5.4
– Net Position:	100,391	-114,489	14,098
– Gross Longs:	147,627	229,450	40,590
– Gross Shorts:	47,236	343,939	26,492
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.1 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.5 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	80.7	20.0	66.0
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-10.2	13.3	-31.1

SOYBEAN MEAL:

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	25.6	48.6	12.9
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	3.8	76.3	7.1
– Net Position:	89,328	-113,251	23,923
– Gross Longs:	104,701	199,021	52,819
– Gross Shorts:	15,373	312,272	28,896
– Long to Short Ratio:	6.8 to 1	0.6 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	64.0	33.0	66.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-3.8	4.7	-8.2

LIVE CATTLE:

LIVE CATTLE Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	37.2	36.9	9.8
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	12.3	59.0	12.5
– Net Position:	83,856	-74,627	-9,229
– Gross Longs:	125,535	124,731	33,087
– Gross Shorts:	41,679	199,358	42,316
– Long to Short Ratio:	3.0 to 1	0.6 to 1	0.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	47.2	45.3	64.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-8.0	5.9	12.1

LEAN HOGS:

LEAN HOGS Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	42.7	29.7	9.2
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	13.3	56.6	11.7
– Net Position:	83,551	-76,344	-7,207
– Gross Longs:	121,311	84,457	26,081
– Gross Shorts:	37,760	160,801	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	43.5
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish-Extreme	Bearish-Extreme	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	16.6	-19.2	16.4

COTTON:

COTTON Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	38.1	43.1	7.1
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	4.4	79.8	4.0
– Net Position:	76,651	-83,696	7,045
– Gross Longs:	86,797	98,342	16,155
– Gross Shorts:	10,146	182,038	9,110
– Long to Short Ratio:	8.6 to 1	0.5 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	69.2	31.4	53.8
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bullish	Bearish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-9.5	12.0	-33.5

COCOA:

COCOA Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	32.6	43.6	6.0
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	19.8	59.0	3.4
– Net Position:	24,498	-29,523	5,025
– Gross Longs:	62,672	83,939	11,511
– Gross Shorts:	38,174	113,462	6,486
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.6 to 1	0.7 to 1	1.8 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	45.7	52.5	65.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bullish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-1.5	3.4	-24.7

WHEAT:

WHEAT Futures Statistics	SPECULATORS	COMMERCIALS	SMALL TRADERS
– Percent of Open Interest Longs:	27.8	37.5	7.5
– Percent of Open Interest Shorts:	27.1	35.5	10.2
– Net Position:	3,084	8,423	-11,507
– Gross Longs:	117,365	158,268	31,567
– Gross Shorts:	114,281	149,845	43,074
– Long to Short Ratio:	1.0 to 1	1.1 to 1	0.7 to 1
NET POSITION TREND:
– COT Index Score (3 Year Range Pct):	41.1	62.1	46.6
– COT Index Reading (3 Year Range):	Bearish	Bullish	Bearish
NET POSITION MOVEMENT INDEX:
– 6-Week Change in Strength Index:	-20.3	21.4	-3.5

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