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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
$10.34
Sep 24, 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).
28,768
▼ 0.9%
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
Sep 15, 2026 Bullish 28,768 94,407 65,639 110,994 132,098
Sep 08, 2026 Bullish 29,023 93,204 64,181 112,064 133,693
Sep 01, 2026 Bullish 27,380 92,282 64,902 115,872 135,165
Aug 25, 2026 Bullish 35,846 96,536 60,690 106,003 134,578
Aug 18, 2026 Bullish 39,584 94,064 54,480 106,878 137,280
Aug 11, 2026 Bullish 44,012
Aug 04, 2026 Bullish 43,588 97,639 54,051 112,888 148,627
Jul 28, 2026 Bullish 44,323 98,806 54,483 112,247 149,636
Jul 21, 2026 Bullish 55,014 103,155 48,141 110,398 159,323
Jul 14, 2026 Bullish 69,705 122,352 52,647 104,345 165,669
Jul 07, 2026 Bullish 81,668 138,662 56,994 96,239 167,132
Jun 30, 2026 Bullish 87,861 143,641 55,780 93,348 170,855
Jun 23, 2026 Bullish 97,152 153,100 55,948 94,603 179,061
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