COT Reports / Energy

Energy
The COT Report for Energy shows the positioning of major market participants (banks, funds, producers). Extreme positioning can indicate potential market trend reversals.

Understand how big banks, hedge funds, and commercials are positioning themselves in Energy. Analyze institutional money flows to identify historical extremes and gain a deeper understanding of underlying market dynamics.

How to Read Energy Data

Locking in Profits: Oil and gas companies ("Commercials") secure the value of their future production by taking short positions. When energy prices experience a massive spike, you will often see these commercials aggressively increasing their short hedges to lock in high profits.

Spotting Reversals: Energy is considered a classic "trend market" for hedge funds ("Non-Commercials"). A sudden and aggressive reduction in their trend-following positions is often one of the earliest signs of a major market reversal.

Brent Crude Last Day (BZ)

BZ

Brent Crude originates from the North Sea between the UK and Norway. As a seaborne crude, it sets the price for oil exported from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East — roughly two-thirds of global trade.

BRENT PHYS NYME (BP)

BP

Brent Crude is a light, sweet crude oil from the North Sea. As the international oil benchmark, it prices roughly two-thirds of the world's traded crude, especially exports from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ethanol Futures (ZK)

ZK

Ethanol is a renewable biofuel alcohol produced primarily by fermenting corn. Blended into gasoline (typically 10-15%), it links agricultural crop prices directly to the energy sector via government fuel mandates.

Gasoline RBOB (RB)

RB

RBOB (Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending) is the refined petroleum product blended into the unleaded gasoline that powers vehicles. Its price directly influences what consumers pay at the pump.

Natural Gas (NG)

NG

Natural Gas is a colorless, odorless fossil fuel found deep underground, often alongside oil deposits. Primarily used for electricity generation, home heating, and industrial processes, it burns significantly cleaner than coal.

WTI Crude Oil (CL)

CL

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is a light, sweet crude oil extracted primarily in the US Midwest and Gulf Coast. Refined into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it serves as the primary US oil pricing benchmark.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF)

CLF

Tracks the positioning and sentiment of wti financial crude (clf).

Latest Energy News

Sep 24, 2026 Positive

Berkshire Hathaway: The Next Move, Hyperscaler Symbiosis, And Hard-Asset Arbitrage

Berkshire Hathaway is rated a strong buy as it transitions under Greg Abel, focusing on infrastructure, AI, and housing vertical integration. BRK.B is leveraging its $365.5B cash and $177.5B insura...

Sep 24, 2026 Positive

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Calls AI Data Center Demand a Significant Opportunity for Berkshire Energy. Here's What That Means for the Stock.

Greg Abel joined Berkshire Hathaway when it acquired MidAmerican Energy, and he led its energy business before becoming vice chairman. He sees a wide opportunity in servicing data centers.

Sep 23, 2026 Neutral

FPL helps eligible seniors access bill credits and ways to save

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), is providing bill credits to help eligible seniors in need of...

Sep 20, 2026 Positive

Berkshire Hathaway: The World Isn't Ready For Warren Buffett's Successor

Berkshire Hathaway remains undervalued, with a fair value estimate of $1.18 trillion, about 8% above the current market cap. Greg Abel's leadership is delivering: $10B invested in Alphabet, a $6.8B...

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Sep 18, 2026 Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

The latest trading day saw Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) settling at $12.5, representing a -2.04% change from its previous close.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats As Macron Calls For G7 Meeting To Release Reserves

Oil markets moved lower as traders took some profits off the table after Macron's announcement.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Positive

Energy Transfer vs. Williams Companies: Which Natural Gas Giant Wins the AI Power Buildout?

Energy Transfer and Williams both transport massive amounts of natural gas for powering data centers. But Williams is more of a “pure play” on natural gas than Energy Transfer.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas Dominates U.S. Power Generation: 2 Midstream Stocks to Watch

Natural gas is set to supply 40% of U.S. electricity through 2027, positioning Kinder Morgan and Williams to benefit from rising power and LNG demand.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Positive

U.S. Natural Gas Futures on Track for Weekly Gains

Natural gas futures rose, looking to end the week with gains as extended summer weather kept up cooling demand in the southern half of the country.

Silver (SI) Sep 18, 2026 Positive

Gold, silver extend rebound as oil, yields ease after Fed hike - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as lower crude oil prices, easing Treasury yields and a softer dollar helped precious metals extend their post-Fed rebound.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Positive

My Top Natural Gas Stock Pick for 2027 and Beyond: EQT Corporation

EQT is the country's only large-scale, vertically integrated natural gas producer. It also has an investment-grade balance sheet.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 18, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI and Brent Slide as Saudi Rerouting Eases Supply Risk

Saudi rerouting eases immediate oil supply fears, but Hormuz restrictions persist as WTI tests $95.42, Brent weakens and LNG markets stay tight.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Sep 17, 2026 Positive

WTI Crude Oil Forecast: $99 Support Keeps Upside Intact

WTI holds $99.30 support, with a move above $102.50 potentially reopening the path toward $107.47–$109.74.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 17, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds From Session Lows As Traders Focus On Supply Risks

Oil markets moved away from session lows as traders rushed to buy the dip.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Sep 17, 2026 Positive

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is a Trending Stock

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Sep 17, 2026 Neutral

Charles Schwab, UnitedHealth And Cleveland-Cliffs: CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, chief executive officer of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC, picked The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW).

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 17, 2026 Neutral

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Saudi Rerouting Eases Supply Risk as Hormuz Traffic Slumps

Saudi rerouting eases some crude supply fears as Hormuz traffic slumps, while WTI and Brent weaken technically and natural gas holds its recovery.

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 16, 2026 Positive

Kinder Morgan: Riding The Natural Gas Boom

Kinder Morgan offers robust dividend coverage, driven by record natural gas activity and a strong pipeline of organic growth projects. KMI benefits from 96% of cash flows being take-or-pay, fee-bas...

Natural Gas (NG) Sep 16, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Retreats As Saudi Arabia Plans To Restart Half Of East-West Pipeline

Oil markets are losing ground as traders focus on recent developments in the Middle East.

Sep 16, 2026 Neutral

Rockford's First “Community Driven Community Solar” Project Marks One Year of Bill Savings, Local Jobs and Community Investment

Summit Ridge Energy, Trajectory Energy Partners and ComEd Celebrate Anniversary with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and the Site's Rededication as Mark Raeder Legacy I Summit Ridge Energy, Trajectory En...

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Sep 16, 2026 Neutral

U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Moderate Draw

U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a third consecutive week while gasoline and distillate stocks saw increases.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Sep 15, 2026 Neutral

WTI Crude Oil Forecast: Rally Tests $110 Resistance Zone

WTI approaches major $110 resistance as its rising channel keeps higher targets, including $119, in play.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Sep 15, 2026 Positive

QUICK SPARK: Crude Oil Hits $106, Highest In 5 Months

West Texas Intermediate crude futures surged 5.1% to $106.53 a barrel Tuesday afternoon, the highest level since early May.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Sep 15, 2026 Positive

Crude Oil Rises Sharply; Forgent Power Solutions Shares Jump After Q4 Results

Forgent Power Solutions Inc. (NYSE:FPS) shares jumped around 15% on Tuesday after the power infrastructure equipment maker reported strong fourth-quarter results and issued fiscal 2027 guidance abo...