FuturesIntel
    Market Reference

    Commitment of Traders (COT)

    Analyze CFTC positioning data to understand how commercial hedgers, large speculators, and retail traders are positioned in futures markets.

    Live CFTC DataUpdated: Aug 1, 12:29 AM
    Next release: Fri, Aug 7 3:30 PM ET
    Commercials: Hedgers (producers/consumers)
    Non-Commercials: Large speculators (funds)
    Small Specs: Retail traders
    6B
    British Pound
    Currencies
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    267K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: 73K
    Long: 179KShort: 106K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -65K
    Long: 61KShort: 126K
    Small Speculators
    Net: -8K
    Long: 27KShort: 35K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    6E
    Euro FX
    Currencies
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    40K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: -8K
    Long: 18KShort: 26K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -222
    Long: 8KShort: 8K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 9K
    Long: 14KShort: 6K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    6J
    Japanese Yen
    Currencies
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    432K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: 158K
    Long: 266KShort: 108K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -163K
    Long: 101KShort: 265K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 5K
    Long: 65KShort: 60K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    CL
    WTI Crude Oil
    Energy
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    781K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: -8K
    Long: 471KShort: 479K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: 4K
    Long: 87KShort: 83K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 5K
    Long: 223KShort: 219K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    ES
    E-mini S&P 500
    Equity Index
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    228K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: 64K
    Long: 75KShort: 10K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -19K
    Long: 78KShort: 97K
    Small Speculators
    Net: -46K
    Long: 75KShort: 120K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    GC
    Gold
    Metals
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    1K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: 0
    Long: 0Short: 0
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -399
    Long: 739Short: 1K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 399
    Long: 585Short: 186

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    HG
    Copper
    Metals
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    275K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: -76K
    Long: 88KShort: 164K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: 67K
    Long: 103KShort: 36K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 9K
    Long: 84KShort: 75K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    NQ
    E-mini Nasdaq-100
    Equity Index
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    250K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: 69K
    Long: 82KShort: 13K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: -148K
    Long: 62KShort: 210K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 79K
    Long: 106KShort: 27K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    SI
    Silver
    Metals
    Report: Jul 28, 2026

    Open Interest

    107K

    +0

    Commercials (Hedgers)
    Net: -39K
    Long: 33KShort: 71K
    Non-Commercials (Speculators)
    Net: 22K
    Long: 35KShort: 13K
    Small Speculators
    Net: 17K
    Long: 39KShort: 22K

    Commercial Net Δ

    +0

    Non-Comm Net Δ

    +0

    Small Specs Net Δ

    +0

    Understanding COT Data
    How to interpret Commitment of Traders reports

    Commercials

    Hedgers who use futures to offset business risks. They're often contrarian—going long when prices are low and short when high. Their positioning often signals market extremes.

    Non-Commercials

    Large speculators like hedge funds and CTAs. They're trend-followers whose extreme positioning can signal crowded trades. Watch for positioning reversals.

    Small Speculators

    Retail traders often considered "dumb money." Their extreme positioning can be a contrarian indicator, though this varies by market.