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See how institutional positions have shifted across major assets. This data helps traders spot changes in sentiment and potential market moves before they fully play out.
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COT Data History

The EdgeFinder’s COT Data History gives you direct insight into how large institutions are positioning themselves in the markets. By visualizing the weekly shifts in long and short contracts, you can follow the money and better understand the sentiment behind major moves.

What is the COT report?

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) publishes the weekly Commitments of Traders (COT) reports to give the public insight into market activity. Each COT report shows a breakdown of open interest from the previous Tuesday for futures and options markets where at least 20 traders hold positions large enough to meet the CFTC’s reporting thresholds.

Why Traders Should Pay Attention to the COT Report?

The Commitment of Traders (COT) report offers a unique look at how major players in the market—such as hedge funds, institutions, and commercial traders—are positioned. By studying COT data, retail traders can gain insight into the sentiment and positioning of market participants who drive much of the trading volume. Following these trends can help identify potential opportunities, confirm trade ideas, and better understand the underlying forces moving futures and options markets.

The Problem?

The raw COT data shared by the CFTC is essentially a wall of text that’s difficult to read and interpret. The EdgeFinder simplifies it by turning that data into clear charts, showing hedge fund positioning on major assets, historical trends over time, and extra context from retail sentiment, seasonality, and more.

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Where does COT data come from?

COT data is collected by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Reporting firms submit position data each week, which is verified and then released to the public every Friday.

When is the COT report released?

The CFTC releases the COT report every Friday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Each report reflects market positions as of the previous Tuesday.

How can traders use COT data?

Traders use COT data to analyze market sentiment and positioning. Since hedge funds and institutions often base their trades on extensive research, tracking their positions in the COT report can help retail traders spot trends, reversals, and trading opportunities.

Is the COT report free?

Yes, the Commitment of Traders (COT) report is published for free each week by the CFTC. On this page, we offer a free limited COT data visualization to make the report easier to read. For traders who want deeper insights, historical analysis, and additional market data, our EdgeFinder software provides the full suite of features.

What is the difference between commercial and non-commercial traders in the COT report?

In the COT report, commercial traders are hedgers, such as producers or companies managing risk. Non-commercial traders are typically hedge funds or large speculators trading for profit.
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