20 reasons to use COT data in your futures trading
Commitment of Traders (COT) reports are an invaluable source of information for financial market traders. Published by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the US, these weekly reports show the positions of various groups of traders in the futures markets. Here are 20 compelling reasons why every trader should include COT data in their analytical arsenal:
Don't Panic Over the Government Shutdown
Why we shouldn't panic when the US government "shuts down" or is about to raise the debt ceiling. These are typical apocalyptic news headlines and a reason for all sorts of analysts to wag their tongues. And nothing more!
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The dollar's era as the world's sole reserve currency is coming to an end.
COT Index: user guide
How to read the COT Index table on fmoney.eu: the trader types, the columns, the heat map and four steps to spot extreme positioning by hedgers and speculators.
COT Spreads Analyse: user guide
How to use COT Spreads Analyse on fmoney.eu: the filters, the 6M and 3Y lines and how to read the spread between Commercial and Non Commercial positioning.
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How to read the COT report: a practical guide for futures traders
The CFTC's COT report shows what big money does with its positions, not what it says. Here are the numbers that matter, how the COT index is calculated and what corn data showed in October 2026.