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Aluminum Midwest Premium (MWP): COT Report, Price & Analysis MWP

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Aluminum Midwest Premium (MWP). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the ALUMINUM MWP - COMMODITY EXCHANGE INC., with real-time price charts and 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 Aluminum Midwest Premium (MWP)

This instrument is a key part of the global commodities market. Usage: It is used extensively in industrial processes or as a primary food source, making its positioning data a vital indicator for global economic trends and sentiment.

Price
$3,736.75 / t Ton (t) usually refers to a metric ton (1,000 kg) in global base metal markets like aluminum.
Jun 03, 2026
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).
335
▼ 33.0%
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

Aluminum Midwest Premium (MWP) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Aluminum

Century Aluminum, Stock Of The Day, Rides Major Roll Into Buy Range
Century Aluminum, Stock Of The Day, Rides Major Roll Into Buy Range

The company is going flat out for the first time in more than a decade.

Investors Business Daily Investors Business Daily, 7 days ago

2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains
2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains

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MarketBeat MarketBeat, 9 days ago

The Housing Market's Latest Hurdles: Copper, Lumber, Diesel and Aluminum
The Housing Market's Latest Hurdles: Copper, Lumber, Diesel and Aluminum

The typical U.S. home has more than 400 pounds of copper—and that's a problem when prices soar.

WSJ WSJ, 9 days ago

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
May 26, 2026 Bullish 335 3,923 3,588 23,948 23,950
May 19, 2026 Bullish 500 3,953 3,453 23,002 23,169
May 12, 2026 Bullish 275 3,818 3,543 22,961 22,821
May 05, 2026 Bullish 357 3,798 3,441 22,228 22,198
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -24 3,785 3,809 24,919 24,558
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 408 4,014 3,606 24,147 24,229
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 548 4,059 3,511 23,491 23,695
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 283 3,764 3,481 23,198 23,220
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -891 3,535 4,426 26,195 25,139
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -705 3,210 3,915 24,902 23,926
Mar 17, 2026 Bearish -652 3,208 3,860 23,631 22,770
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -1,570 3,191 4,761 23,263 21,659