Commitment of Traders (COT) Report: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the Commitment of Traders (COT) report helps futures and commodities traders understand institutional market positioning.
The Commitment of Traders (COT) report is a weekly data release that shows the current market positions held by large institutional traders in the futures and commodities markets.
Who it's for
This report is designed for futures and commodities traders who want to see how major players are positioned in the market.
What you get
You receive a weekly report detailing the specific positions held by large institutional traders. This data helps you see whether big players are betting on price increases or decreases.
What it costs you
Accessing this information is free. The report is released every Friday.
The catch to know
The data is not real-time. There is a delay of a few days between when the positions are recorded and when the report is published, so it is not suitable for scalping or very high-frequency trading.
How to apply
- Visit the official government website.
- Locate the market reports section.
- Select the specific report for the asset you are trading.
- Review the weekly positioning data.
https://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/CommitmentsofTraders/index.htm