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Live Cattle (LE): COT Report, Price & Analysis LE

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Live Cattle (LE). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the LIVE CATTLE - 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 Live Cattle (LE)

About Live Cattle

Live Cattle refers to cattle that have been fattened in feedlots and have reached a weight suitable for slaughter (typically around 1,200 to 1,400 lbs).

Primary Usage

They are the primary source of beef products like steaks, roasts, and ground beef. Byproducts include leather from hides and various industrial fats.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • The Cattle Cycle: Herd expansion and liquidation phases take years to play out, creating long-term, multi-year price cycles.
  • Input Costs: High feed costs or widespread drought can force ranchers to send cattle to slaughter early, temporarily boosting supply but reducing future headcounts.
  • Consumer Tastes: Beef is a premium meat; demand is highly elastic and responsive to changes in consumer disposable income.
Price
$11.73
Jun 25, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bullish
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).
95,104
▲ 15.3%
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.
Bullish

Live Cattle (LE) Price Chart

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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 16, 2026 Bullish 95,104 150,230 55,126 97,475 179,573
Jun 09, 2026 Bullish 82,486 137,031 54,545 99,064 170,702
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 85,522 147,268 61,746 101,534 168,200
May 26, 2026 Bullish 86,836 151,778 64,942 106,193 181,526
May 19, 2026 Bullish 90,889 156,500 65,611 104,747 183,045
May 12, 2026 Bullish 94,505 158,107 63,602 96,978 174,755
May 05, 2026 Bullish 103,719 165,391 61,672 100,646 189,682
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 100,338 157,509 57,171 101,257 187,736
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 102,473 156,520 54,047 96,446 182,558
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 105,588 157,577 51,989 97,746 188,870
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 104,016 154,471 50,455 98,073 185,849
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 92,260 145,655 53,395 102,496 180,030
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 82,147 136,153 54,006 104,088 173,286
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 78,162 133,030 54,868 106,026 171,297
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 81,411 136,821 55,410 106,753 174,799