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S&P Midcap E-Mini (EW): COT Report & Analysis EW

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in S&P Midcap E-Mini (EW). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the E-MINI S&P 400 STOCK INDEX - 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 S&P Midcap E-Mini (EW)

The S&P MidCap 400 Index serves as a barometer for the US mid-cap equities sector. These companies often represent the 'sweet spot' of investing, offering significantly more growth potential than large-caps, while possessing more established business models and stability than small-caps. It provides an excellent reflection of the domestic US economy without the heavy tech concentration found in the S&P 500.

What are Index Futures?
Index futures allow trading the broader stock market. They are primarily used for hedging portfolios or speculating on market direction.

Contract Sizes
- Standard: The original, large-size contracts. These are largely obsolete today and extremely illiquid.
- E-Mini: 1/5th the size of a standard contract. This forms the vast majority of all market volume and is the primary focus of institutional and retail traders.
- Micro E-Mini: 1/10th the size of an E-Mini, enabling broader democratic access for retail traders.

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).
-712
▼ 65.2%
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

COT Charts

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 -712 5,797 6,509 22,405 26,558
May 26, 2026 Bearish -431 5,722 6,153 24,447 27,596
May 19, 2026 Bullish 326 5,689 5,363 24,271 28,073
May 12, 2026 Bearish -573 5,435 6,008 23,438 26,840
May 05, 2026 Bullish 335 5,218 4,883 23,687 27,783
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 613 5,051 4,438 24,499 28,275
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 656 4,633 3,977 25,286 28,803
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 1,917 3,936 2,019 26,310 31,338
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 3,384 5,368 1,984 26,900 32,908
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 4,622 6,630 2,008 26,545 34,668
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 4,656 7,160 2,504 27,942 34,764
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 5,802 8,311 2,509 27,912 36,965
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 4,800 8,079 3,279 26,931 34,441