COT Radar
Commitment of Traders positioning analysis and insights
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37 instruments📊 Top Movers This Week
Assets with the largest weekly positioning changes - Click any bar to view detailed analysis
Latest Net Positioning (Stock %)
Weekly Flow (Change in Net %)
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Full overview of positioning, flow, and market bias - Click any card for detailed history
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💱 Currency Pair Comparative Analysis
Identify high-conviction trading opportunities by comparing institutional positioning between G8 currencies. Strong divergences (e.g., EUR heavily long vs USD heavily short) suggest directional conviction for currency pairs.
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📊 Understanding COT Data: Our Methodology
How we calculate and interpret institutional positioning data
What is COT Data?
The Commitment of Traders (COT) report is published weekly by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) and shows the positions held by institutional traders (hedge funds, asset managers, etc.) in futures markets. This data reveals where "smart money" is positioned.
Our Calculations
Stock Percentage (Net Positioning)
Stock % = (Long Contracts - Short Contracts) / Total Open Interest × 100
This shows the net directional bias of institutional traders as a percentage of the total market. Positive = Net Long (bullish), Negative = Net Short (bearish).
Flow Percentage (Weekly Change)
Flow % = Current Week Stock % - Previous Week Stock %
This shows the momentum of positioning changes. Positive flow = institutions adding longs/reducing shorts. Negative flow = institutions reducing longs/adding shorts.
How to Interpret the Numbers
Stock Percentage Thresholds:
Strong Bullish: > +15%
Institutions are heavily net long - strong bullish conviction
Bullish: +5% to +15%
Moderate net long positioning - mildly bullish
Neutral: -5% to +5%
Balanced positioning - no strong directional bias
Bearish: -5% to -15%
Moderate net short positioning - mildly bearish
Strong Bearish: < -15%
Institutions are heavily net short - strong bearish conviction
📌 Example: Gold at +50.5%
When Gold shows a stock percentage of +50.5%, this means:
- Institutional traders hold 50.5% more long contracts than short contracts relative to total open interest
- This is far above the +15% threshold for "Strong Bullish"
- It indicates overwhelming institutional conviction that Gold prices will rise
- This level of positioning is historically significant and suggests strong upward pressure
Flow Percentage Interpretation:
Positive Flow (> +2%)
Fresh buying momentum - institutions adding longs
Stable (-2% to +2%)
No significant position changes
Negative Flow (< -2%)
Fresh selling momentum - institutions reducing longs
🎯 Why This Matters
COT data reveals where institutional "smart money" is positioned before major price moves occur. Extreme positioning levels often precede significant market trends. However, remember that extreme positioning can also signal crowded trades vulnerable to reversals. Always combine COT analysis with technical and fundamental analysis.
Data Source: CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) - Updated weekly every Friday
Coverage: Futures contracts for currencies, commodities, indices, bonds, and crypto