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Russell 2000 E-Mini (QR): COT Report & Analysis QR

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Russell 2000 E-Mini (QR). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the RUSSELL E-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 Russell 2000 E-Mini (QR)

The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the US equity universe. Because smaller companies are often more domestically focused and sensitive to interest rates, this index is frequently viewed as a leading indicator of risk appetite and the underlying health of the US domestic economy.

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 Bullish
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).
-14,924
▲ 6.3%
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 -14,924 78,291 93,215 298,985 287,064
May 26, 2026 Bearish -15,929 83,850 99,779 304,372 294,287
May 19, 2026 Bearish -21,048 79,731 100,779 304,709 289,199
May 12, 2026 Bearish -13,115 95,598 108,713 301,396 291,409
May 05, 2026 Bearish -9,149 97,114 106,263 297,520 290,409
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -17,088 83,049 100,137 297,805 282,962
Apr 21, 2026 Bearish -15,897 85,212 101,109 294,270 282,089
Apr 14, 2026 Bearish -9,334 74,311 83,645 298,207 291,517
Apr 07, 2026 Bearish -13,975 67,937 81,912 298,618 286,408
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -17,862 65,925 83,787 301,910 286,298
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -27,290 63,365 90,655 311,270 284,957
Mar 17, 2026 Bearish -33,508 61,030 94,538 357,689 325,716
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -27,638 70,091 97,729 297,684 277,331