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S&P 500 Micro E-Mini (MES): COT Report & Analysis MES

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in S&P 500 Micro E-Mini (MES). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the MICRO E-MINI S&P 500 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 500 Micro E-Mini (MES)

The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. Widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap US equities, it serves as the foundation for modern portfolio theory. Covering approximately 80% of available market capitalization, it is a reliable indicator of overall US economic health.

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).
64,590
▼ 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

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 Bullish 64,590 213,480 148,890 56,517 38,459
May 26, 2026 Bullish 65,151 180,423 115,272 50,433 39,474
May 19, 2026 Bullish 56,986 166,994 110,008 45,622 32,856
May 12, 2026 Bullish 49,298 102,208 52,910 44,913 31,401
May 05, 2026 Bullish 53,049 97,194 44,145 47,320 23,601
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 9,181 99,084 89,903 59,056 21,918
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 1,499 97,143 95,644 62,661 18,554
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 8,747 82,571 73,824 68,418 13,899
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 25,582 73,561 47,979 49,475 17,100
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 36,921 84,908 47,987 33,591 18,316
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 30,477 68,466 37,989 38,100 42,548
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 5,053 94,295 89,242 83,669 24,842
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -16,700 95,907 112,607 89,883 18,030