COT Weekly Update

COT Weekly Update

Commitments of Traders – Smart Money Positioning

Data as of: 09/01/26

Key Signals This Week

  • Gold: Commercials -264,718 vs Specs +228,124 — crowded long, bearish risk (specs -15,210 wk)
  • JPY: Commercials net long +97,561 vs Specs -92,227 — contrarian bullish JPY (USD weakness) (specs -28,929 wk)
  • British Pound: Commercials +45,803 vs Specs -49,575 — contrarian bullish (specs -5,051 wk)
  • Canadian: Commercials +115,282 vs Specs -108,143 — extreme divergence, contrarian bullish (specs +13,379 wk)
  • Euro: Commercials -8,727 vs Specs -24,925 — neutral (specs +11,427 wk)
  • S&P 500: Commercials -16,018 vs Specs -89,371 — specs net short — contrarian bullish

Precious Metals (COMEX)

Contract Commercial Net Spec Net Weekly Change Signal
Gold -264,718 +228,124 Specs: -15,210 Crowded Long
Silver -45,280 +26,739 Neutral
Copper -92,107 +80,869 Neutral

Energy (NYMEX)

Contract Commercial Net Spec Net Weekly Change Signal
Crude Oil -13,889 +35,574 Neutral

Crude Oil: Specs net long +35,574 vs Commercials net short -13,889 — monitor positioning for unwinding.

Equity Indices (CME)

Contract Commercial Net Spec Net Weekly Change Signal
S&P 500 -16,018 -89,371 Specs: -11,196 Contrarian Bullish
Nasdaq 100 -40,486 +27,077 Specs: +15,950 Neutral

S&P 500: Commercials -16,018, Specs -89,371 — specs net short, contrarian-bullish lean. Nasdaq 100: Commercials -40,486, Specs +27,077 — specs net long.

Currencies (CME)

Contract Commercial Net Spec Net Weekly Change Signal
Euro FX -8,727 -24,925 Specs: +11,427 Neutral
Japanese Yen +97,561 -92,227 Specs: -28,929 Contrarian Bullish
British Pound +45,803 -49,575 Specs: -5,051 Bullish British
Australian Dollar +18,810 -39,406 Specs: +5,049 Neutral
Canadian Dollar +115,282 -108,143 Specs: +13,379 Contrarian Bullish

JPY commercials net long +97,561 vs specs -92,227 — contrarian-bullish JPY / USD-weakness signal. CAD +115,282 vs specs -108,143 — extreme divergence, strong contrarian-bullish setup. GBP commercials +45,803 vs specs -49,575 — sustained contrarian bullish. EUR commercials -8,727 while specs -24,925 — neutral. AUD commercials +18,810, specs -39,406.

What is the COT Report?

The Commitments of Traders (COT) report is released weekly by the CFTC. It shows how different trader groups are positioned in futures markets:

  • Commercials (Smart Money): Hedgers with real business exposure – often right at turning points
  • Non-Commercials (Specs): Hedge funds and large speculators – often wrong at extremes

Release: Every Friday at 3:30 PM ET (Saturday 4:30 AM Singapore)

Data Sources: CME | COMEX | NYMEX