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

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

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

VIX Volatility Futures Futures:

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

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

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

S&P500 Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Dow Jones Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nasdaq Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Russell 2000 Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

Nikkei Stock Average (USD) Futures Futures:

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

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

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

MSCI EAFE Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

MSCI Emerging Mkts Mini Futures Futures:

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

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

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

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*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).

21 Jun

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

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

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

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

3-Month Eurodollars Futures:

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

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

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

30-Day Federal Funds Futures:

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

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

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

2-Year Treasury Note Futures:

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

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

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

5-Year Treasury Note Futures:

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

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

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

10-Year Treasury Note Futures:

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

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

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

Ultra 10-Year Notes Futures:

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

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

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

US Treasury Bonds Futures:

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

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

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

Ultra US Treasury Bonds Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

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

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

CORN Futures:

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

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

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

SUGAR Futures:

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

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

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

COFFEE Futures:

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

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

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

SOYBEANS Futures:

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

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

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

SOYBEAN OIL Futures:

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

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

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

SOYBEAN MEAL Futures:

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

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

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

LIVE CATTLE Futures:

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

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

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

LEAN HOGS Futures:

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

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

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

COTTON Futures:

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

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

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

COCOA Futures:

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

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

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

WHEAT Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

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

Gold Comex Futures:

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

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

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

Silver Comex Futures:

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

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

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

Copper Grade #1 Futures:

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

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

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

Platinum Futures:

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

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

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

Palladium Futures:

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

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

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

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21 Jun

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

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

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

WTI Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Brent Crude Oil Futures :

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

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

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

Natural Gas Futures :

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

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

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

Gasoline Blendstock Futures :

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

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

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

#2 Heating Oil NY-Harbor Futures :

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

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

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

Bloomberg Commodity Index Futures :

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

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

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

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21 Jun

Breaking Through Resistance – Will The US Dollar Or Gold And Other Precious Metals Tip The Balance To The Upside?

By TheTechnicalTraders

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21 Jun

What To Expect From Powell’s Congressional Testimony

By Orbex

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is going to appear in the US Congress.

However, it’s not going to be one of the usual bi-annual hearings of the Fed Chairman on Capitol Hill. Rather, he will testify in front of the House Select Subcommittee on the coronavirus hearing.

It might not be immediately obvious why the market would be likely to move on the basis of a central bank testimony. Especially when it’s related to an investigation into the handling of the covid crisis.

After all, our main focus as traders is where we can expect the rates to go, not how the Fed’s policy affected the economy last year.

However, there are several implications the testimony could have on the markets. And today, we will be going over what they are.

It’s about managing expectations

What the market is looking for isn’t so much the testimony per se.

What the markets will want to know is whether Powell will adjust his comments as he answers questions in a public forum.

Powell hasn’t spoken since the Fed surprised the market with their unexpectedly hawkish tone after their meeting on Wednesday.

The particularly shocking part was that most analysts didn’t expect the Fed to start talking about tapering until August. In fact, economists hadn’t placed the official start date of the tapering process until somewhere around December 2021 at the earliest.

But, as Powell himself revealed on Wednesday, the FOMC has already started talking about tapering. And this means that there has to be a revision of expectations within the markets.

Where we could be going

Now analysts are questioning whether the taper could start as early as September. Therefore, economists will be paying close attention to see if Powell issues clarifications to soften the tone.

Powell is not the only FOMC member to speak in the coming days. However, he is by far the most important and has the largest platform tomorrow.

He’s also going to be questioned by Congressmen, and not the press – which means, hopefully, we might be able to get a more direct answer from the Chairman. That said, we shouldn’t necessarily expect too much from the testimony either.

One of the things that specialists anticipated to move the market last Wednesday was the more technical in nature dot-plot.

Essentially, each member forecasts where they expect rates to be over the next two years. This is represented as a dot on a graph, hence the “dot plot”. However, each quarter, the window gets pushed forward. And at the last meeting, the projection window expanded to include 2023.

So, as expected, all members saw rates rising.

Small moves can be magnified

The thing is, this wasn’t a change in guidance from the Fed. It’s just that 2023 wasn’t on the plot before.

Since there was no data about what Fed officials thought would happen in 2023, the market was apparently speculating that interest rates would be lower.

The Fed simply stated that the market is a little too optimistic about how long rates will remain low.

So, despite the market impact, it could be that the Fed is perfectly happy with the current outlook. In fact, this could mean that Powell won’t change the guidance issued on Wednesday at all. Moreover, on Friday, FOMC member Bullard basically affirmed the Fed’s stance.

Currently, there might be concerns within the Fed that the market is getting a little overheated. The members could be worrying that signaling higher rates now might not impact employment projections.

That said, given the hopes in the market for more easing, and given that Powell has practically reaffirmed what he’s already said, we could see another bout of risk-off in the markets.

By Orbex

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21 Jun

Fibonacci Retracements Analysis 21.06.2021 (GOLD, USDCHF)

Article By RoboForex.com

XAUUSD, “Gold vs US Dollar”

As we can see in the H4 chart, XAUUSD is forming a stable wave to the downside after a divergence on MACD, which has already reached 61.8% fibo and may later continue towards 76.0% fibo and the low at 1736.33 and 1676.78 respectively. At the same time, a breakout of the resistance at 1916.52 may lead to a further rising movement towards the mid-term targets, which are 61.8% and 76.0% fibo at 1922.95 and 1979.00 respectively.

The H1 chart shows a correctional ascending wave after a convergence on MACD approaching 23.6% fibo at 1794.50, a breakout of which may lead to a further uptrend towards 38.2% and 50.0% fibo at 1815.32 and 1832.37 respectively. The support is the low at 1760.83. If the price breaks this level, the asset will complete the correction and resume trading downwards.

USDCHF, “US Dollar vs Swiss Franc”

As we can see in the H4 chart, USDCHF is steadily growing after a convergence on MACD and has already broken 50.0% fibo in anticipation of a short-term correction. After this correction is over, the asset may start a new rising impulse towards 61.8% and 76.0% fibo at 0.9264 and 0.9342 respectively. The key support is the low at 0.8926.

The H1 chart shows a more detailed structure of the pullback after a divergence on MACD towards 23.6%, 38.2%, and 50.0% fibo at 0.9165, 0.9119, 0.9083 respectively. The local resistance is the high at 0.9239, a breakout of which will lead to a further movement towards 61.8% fibo at 0.9264.

Article By RoboForex.com

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21 Jun

Ichimoku Cloud Analysis 21.06.2021 (GBPUSD, EURGBP, USDCHF)

Article By RoboForex.com

GBPUSD, “Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar”

GBPUSD is trading at 1.3811; the instrument is moving below Ichimoku Cloud, thus indicating a descending tendency. The markets could indicate that the price may test Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen at 1.3885 and then resume moving downwards to reach 1.3625. Another signal in favor of a further downtrend will be a rebound from the bearish channel’s upside border. However, the bearish scenario may no longer be valid if the price breaks the cloud’s upside border and fixes above 1.4075. In this case, the pair may continue growing towards 1.4165.

EURGBP, “Euro vs Great Britain Pound”

EURGBP is trading at 0.8594; the instrument is moving below Ichimoku Cloud, thus indicating a descending tendency. The markets could indicate that the price may test the cloud’s downside border at 0.8600 and then resume moving downwards to reach 0.8530. Another signal in favor of a further downtrend will be a rebound from the descending channel’s upside border. However, the bearish scenario may no longer be valid if the price breaks the cloud’s upside border and fixes above 0.8615. In this case, the pair may continue growing towards 0.8705.

USDCHF, “US Dollar vs Swiss Franc”

USDCHF is trading at 0.9219; the instrument is moving above Ichimoku Cloud, thus indicating an ascending tendency. The markets could indicate that the price may test Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen at 0.9165 and then resume moving upwards to reach 0.9335. Another signal in favor of a further uptrend will be a rebound from the bullish channel’s downside border. However, the bullish scenario may no longer be valid if the price breaks the cloud’s downside border and fixes below 0.8995. In this case, the pair may continue falling towards 0.8905.

Article By RoboForex.com

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21 Jun

The Analytical Overview of the Main Currency Pairs on 2021.06.21

by JustForex

The EUR/USD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:

Prev Open: 1.1907
Prev Close: 1.1863
% chg. over the last day: -0.37%

The EUR/USD currency pair decreased by 0.37%. Buyers’ reaction is still very weak, but now the price has approached the global support of the higher timeframe. Furthermore, the vertical volumes have decreased, indicating that the sellers are not so active anymore.

Trading recommendations

Support levels: 1.1835, 1.1809
Resistance levels: 1.1908, 1.1983, 1.2050, 1.2109, 1.2144, 1.2174, 1.2212, 1.2243

The sellers’ pressure is still higher. However, the MACD indicator is signaling the strongest divergence. Considering the deviation of the price from the moving average, it is worth expecting a corrective bounce. Traders should look for sell deals from resistance levels within the trend. It is also possible to look for buy trades, but it is better to look at intraday intervals and with short targets.

Alternative scenario: if the price breaks through the 1.2144 resistance level and fixes above, the general uptrend is likely to resume.

News feed for 2021.06.21:

– ECB President Christine Lagarde Speaks at 17:15 (GMT+3).

The GBP/USD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:

Prev Open: 1.3914
Prev Close: 1.3792
% chg. over the last day: -0.88%

The British pound fell even lower on Friday. The daily support was easily broken, which means that the sellers’ pressure is strong. But now, the price has deviated very much from the moving average, so the probability of a corrective move upward is very high.

Trading recommendations

Support levels: 1.3801, 1.3767
Resistance levels: 1.3897, 1.4002, 1.4075, 1.4100, 1.4138, 1.4191

The GBP/USD trend is bearish on the H1 timeframe. At the moment, the price is trading below the moving average. The MACD indicator is oversold, with a very clear divergence. Under such market conditions, traders are better to look for the sell trades from resistance levels. But considering the strong deviation from the average line, divergence on the MACD indicator, and the presence of support of the higher timeframe, traders can also look for the buy trades from the support levels on the intraday timeframes.

Alternative scenario: if the price breaks through the 1.4138 resistance level and consolidates above, the bearish scenario is likely to be canceled.

There is no news feed for today.

The USD/JPY currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:

Prev Open: 110.18
Prev Close: 110.21
% chg. over the last day: +0.03%

The USD/JPY currency pair unexpectedly fell at the opening of the Asian session today. At the same time, the dollar index remained at the same price level. The strengthening of the Japanese yen is due to the fact that the Bank of Japan did not increase the stimulus measures but only extended the anti-crisis program on Friday. The Japanese economy is slowly but surely recovering after the pandemic.

Trading recommendations

Support levels: 109.83, 109.62, 109.31
Resistance levels: 110.08, 110.31, 110.73 110.94, 111.48

The trend is still bullish, but the price has reached the priority change level. The movement to this level was impulsive. There was no reaction from buyers, so there is a high probability that the trend of the USD/JPY currency pair may change. Now traders should wait to see if the price can break down through the support level of 109.83. In case of a breakdown, traders should look for sell trades from resistance levels. On the other hand, if there is a strong rebound, traders should open long positions from support levels.

Alternative scenario: if the price falls below 109.83, the general downtrend is likely to resume.

There is no news feed for today.

The USD/CAD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:

Prev Open: 1.2351
Prev Close: 1.2461
% chg. over the last day: +0.89%

The USD/CAD currency pair continues to grow without significant corrections. On Friday, the price added 0.89%. Considering such a strong trend, it is necessary to buy until there is an essential reaction of sellers in the form of an impulsive move in the opposite direction.

Trading recommendations

Support levels: 1.2388, 1.2321, 1.2251, 1.2190, 1,2148 1.2121, 1.2096
Resistance levels: 1.2519

The trend is strictly bullish. But the price has strongly deviated from the moving average. The MACD indicator is in the overbought zone, and there are first signs of the beginning of correction in the form of divergence. Now buyers should open positions from the support levels on the lower timeframes. There are no optimal entry points for sell positions yet.

Alternative scenario: if the price breaks down through the 1.2121 support level and fixes below, the downtrend is likely to be resumed.

There is no news feed for today.

by JustForex

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