CFTC-equity fund speculators trim S&P 500 CME net short position by 146,022 contracts to 355,669 in week to Jun 23

In the week ending June 23, 2026, equity fund speculators reported a reduction in their net short position in the CME S&P 500 futures contract, trimming it by 146,022 contracts to 355,669 contracts, according to the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report published by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The COT report provides a breakdown of open interest in futures and options markets where 20 or more traders hold positions at or above the reporting threshold.

The CFTC categorizes traders into classifications such as "Dealers," "Asset Managers," "Leveraged Funds," and "Other Traders," with Leveraged Funds typically including hedge funds and registered commodity trading advisors. The reported net short position reflects the aggregate positions of these traders, with the CFTC calculating notional values based on contract sizes and exchange rates.

The CME S&P 500 futures contract includes positions in standard-sized, e-mini, and micro contracts, which are consolidated in the COT report. The reduction in the net short position may indicate a shift in speculative sentiment, though the CFTC does not analyze or interpret the data. The COT report is released weekly on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, using data from the prior Tuesday.