Definition. A weekly report from the US CFTC showing the structure of open positions in futures markets, broken down by participant group.
How it works
The report shows positions as of Tuesday and is published on Friday afternoon US time. Among other things, it shows the positions of funds and hedgers.
Example
Extreme positioning by one group of participants is sometimes analysed as context over a horizon of weeks and months.
What to watch out for
The data is several days old and concerns a long horizon. It has no use for intraday decisions.
You'll find the full explanation with graphics, examples and exercises in the 🖥️ Order flow atlas space, and its use in the live market in the 🔴 Live Room. Both are available to Club members (in Polish).
