E-mini Russell 2000: COT positioning
Net position of leveraged funds (hedge funds and CTAs) in E-mini Russell 2000 futures (RTY) from the CFTC Commitments of Traders report.
Report of Oct 13, 2026
- Net position (contracts)
- -91,647
- Weekly change
- +13,670
- % of open interest
- -20.6%
- COT index (52 wk)
- 22
COT index 22: the net position sits at 22% of its 52-week range (0 = most bearish of the year, 100 = most bullish).
E-mini Russell 2000: net position, last 52 weeks
Weekly bars of the net position of leveraged funds (hedge funds and CTAs). Green: net long; red: net short.
Last 8 reports
| Date | Long | Short | Net | Asset managers net | Open interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 101,532 | 193,179 | -91,647 | 29,528 | 444,784 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 83,927 | 189,244 | -105,317 | 45,495 | 425,152 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 78,186 | 192,740 | -114,554 | 39,768 | 428,048 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 75,471 | 183,453 | -107,982 | 33,028 | 415,047 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 77,165 | 174,368 | -97,203 | 24,273 | 496,762 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 59,759 | 169,906 | -110,147 | 23,564 | 431,147 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 52,898 | 162,397 | -109,499 | 17,498 | 424,663 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 50,922 | 148,622 | -97,700 | 12,331 | 413,000 |
How to read it
- A COT index above 90 or below 10 means leveraged funds (hedge funds and CTAs) are at a yearly extreme in E-mini Russell 2000: the move can continue, but there is plenty of fuel for a sharp reversal if a surprise hits.
- Read the weekly change next to price: price up with the net position rising means buyers behind the move; price up with the net falling means short covering.
- Open interest growing with the net position points to new money coming in; a net change with flat open interest means positions changing hands.
Frequently asked questions
What does the net position in E-mini Russell 2000 mean?
It is the difference between the contracts leveraged funds (hedge funds and CTAs) hold long and short in E-mini Russell 2000. Positive: as a group they bet on higher prices; negative: on lower prices.
How often is the E-mini Russell 2000 data updated?
Once a week. The CFTC publishes the report on Friday with Tuesday's positions; this page refreshes automatically a few hours later.
Can I trade E-mini Russell 2000 on the COT alone?
Not a good idea. The COT describes positioning with a few days' delay and extremes can last for weeks. Use it as context alongside your analysis, your risk management and the release calendar.
Other markets in the sector: E-mini S&P 500 · E-mini Nasdaq 100 · E-mini Dow Jones
Source: CFTC Commitments of Traders (Legacy and Traders in Financial Futures, futures only). Calculations by Jornalo. Information, not financial advice.
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