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Canadian Dollar (D6): COT Report & Analysis D6

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Canadian Dollar (D6). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the CANADIAN DOLLAR - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, with 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 Canadian Dollar (D6)

About the Canadian Dollar (CAD/USD)

The Canadian Dollar futures contract represents the USD/CAD exchange rate. Known colloquially as the 'Loonie', its value is deeply intertwined with Canada's status as a major natural resource exporter.

Primary Usage

Used extensively by North American energy firms and cross-border businesses to hedge currency risk between the US and Canada, two of the world's most integrated trading partners.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Energy Markets: Canada is a massive exporter of crude oil. Consequently, the Canadian Dollar historically exhibits a strong positive correlation with global oil prices.
  • Bank of Canada (BOC): Interest rate decisions by the BOC, especially when they diverge from the US Federal Reserve, create significant directional trends.
  • US Economic Health: Because the US purchases the vast majority of Canadian exports, the CAD is highly sensitive to US economic data and trade relations.
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).
-94,111
▼ 36.6%
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

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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 -94,111 37,723 131,834 224,548 124,942
May 26, 2026 Bearish -68,882 53,676 122,558 195,307 123,462
May 19, 2026 Bearish -31,231 72,674 103,905 175,009 139,285
May 12, 2026 Bearish -16,242 77,042 93,284 134,010 120,293
May 05, 2026 Bearish -14,659 73,650 88,309 134,383 121,589
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -38,476 66,517 104,993 152,035 114,892
Apr 21, 2026 Bearish -58,834 60,889 119,723 158,814 99,593
Apr 14, 2026 Bearish -78,272 54,249 132,521 165,386 87,009
Apr 07, 2026 Bearish -55,648 60,714 116,362 139,988 81,950
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -32,684 56,421 89,105 121,227 87,241
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -1,602 62,382 63,984 80,788 82,159
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 886 66,507 65,621 144,314 150,520
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 36,159 93,899 57,740 145,669 190,029