COT Index Explained: What a Reading of 0 or 100 Really Means
A COT Index puts a position within a historical range. The calculation is simple; interpreting an extreme requires more care.
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How to Read the Crude Oil COT Report: Start with the WTI Contract
An oil COT report is a report for a named contract, not the whole oil market. Check WTI Physical versus WTI Financial before comparing the numbers.
How to Read the Silver COT Report
Silver positioning needs its own scale and history. See why an unchanged net position can still represent a smaller share of the market.
COT Reports for Forex: Reading EUR, JPY and Dollar Positions
Currency futures can add context to forex research, but the quote direction matters. Long yen futures is not the same exposure as long USD/JPY.
How to Read the Gold COT Report
Gold’s net position is a starting point, not a conclusion. Compare the right report, separate changes in longs and shorts, and keep the dates aligned.
Commercial vs Non-Commercial Traders: Understanding the COT Groups
Trader categories describe market roles, not who is right. Learn where the Legacy, Disaggregated and financial futures groupings differ.
How to Read a COT Report: Long, Short, Net and Open Interest
A rising net position can come from more longs, fewer shorts, or both. Work through the columns before drawing a conclusion.
What Is the COT Report? A Beginner’s Guide
The COT report shows how different groups are positioned in futures markets. Here is what it can tell you—and what it cannot.
