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Nasdaq 100 Micro E-Mini (MNQ): COT Report & Analysis MNQ

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Nasdaq 100 Micro E-Mini (MNQ). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the MICRO E-MINI NASDAQ-100 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 Nasdaq 100 Micro E-Mini (MNQ)

The Nasdaq-100 Index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Heavily concentrated in the technology sector (including giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon), it is widely considered the leading barometer for growth stocks and major innovation trends.

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).
-71,362
▼ 37.3%
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 -71,362 167,348 238,710 32,315 15,684
May 26, 2026 Bearish -51,971 159,033 211,004 20,727 13,371
May 19, 2026 Bearish -59,789 156,835 216,624 19,584 8,852
May 12, 2026 Bearish -59,141 171,021 230,162 32,330 9,039
May 05, 2026 Bearish -30,533 184,747 215,280 32,325 5,437
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -36,510 173,257 209,767 29,159 9,057
Apr 21, 2026 Bearish -28,273 145,374 173,647 30,014 4,093
Apr 14, 2026 Bearish -11,769 96,701 108,470 24,639 6,791
Apr 07, 2026 Bearish -26,098 53,659 79,757 33,314 6,197
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -11,290 49,851 61,141 22,466 9,497
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -25,195 26,801 51,996 24,730 4,859
Mar 17, 2026 Bearish -31,411 77,328 108,739 33,191 9,213
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -32,003 78,972 110,975 30,833 3,826