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

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

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).
-8,908
▼ 560.3%
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 16, 2026 Bearish -8,908 92,176 101,084 182,983 178,896
Jun 09, 2026 Bearish -1,349 91,241 92,590 164,949 165,669
Jun 02, 2026 Bearish -14,949 87,192 102,141 178,532 164,720
May 26, 2026 Bearish -6,085 85,248 91,333 167,094 167,656
May 19, 2026 Bearish -1,420 87,137 88,557 156,898 160,931
May 12, 2026 Bearish -15,985 71,239 87,224 163,373 151,110
May 05, 2026 Bullish 1,221 81,707 80,486 156,235 162,688
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -2,322 77,487 79,809 147,756 149,750
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 9,439 75,352 65,913 144,269 158,161
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 10,821 72,085 61,264 145,670 156,771
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 12,525 72,783 60,258 137,538 147,043
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 20,600 78,628 58,028 128,752 150,660
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 6,623 69,518 62,895 128,844 139,661
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 24,082 78,111 54,029 152,009 179,343
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 24,929 77,887 52,958 138,424 163,190