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Lean Hogs (HE): COT Report, Price & Analysis HE

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Lean Hogs (HE). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the LEAN HOGS - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About Lean Hogs (HE)

About Lean Hogs

Lean Hogs represent market-weight pigs (around 250-280 lbs) in the livestock sector, ready for slaughter and processing.

Primary Usage

They are processed into a wide variety of pork products for consumer consumption, including bacon, ham, sausages, and pork chops.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Disease Outbreaks: Issues like African Swine Fever (ASF) can devastate herd populations, causing massive global supply shocks.
  • Feed Costs: The prices of corn and soybean meal (the primary components of pig feed) heavily compress or expand producer margins.
  • Seasonal Demand: Pork demand often peaks during summer grilling seasons and winter holidays.
Price
$104.65 / lb Pound (lb) is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453 kilograms.
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
-37,054
▼ 57.0%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bearish

Lean Hogs (HE) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Lean Hogs

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Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jun 02, 2026 Bearish -37,054 68,643 105,697 131,229 91,529
May 26, 2026 Bearish -23,609 80,782 104,391 133,802 108,249
May 19, 2026 Bearish -7,197 89,006 96,203 129,862 119,634
May 12, 2026 Bearish -2,334 90,903 93,237 128,477 123,122
May 05, 2026 Bullish 6,451 89,062 82,611 124,191 127,080
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 16,172 93,304 77,132 120,446 132,621
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 24,221 98,890 74,669 115,319 135,071
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 38,052 116,981 78,929 117,396 148,653
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 46,461 124,530 78,069 114,438 154,708
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 43,711 120,667 76,956 115,185 152,227
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 48,145 127,801 79,656 114,534 154,664
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 63,058 144,561 81,503 113,640 167,539
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 75,493 154,074 78,581 112,864 178,547