CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Net Speculative Position Turns Deeper Short, Falling to -68k Contracts

by VT Markets
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Aug 29, 2026

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show S&P 500 net speculative positioning moved further into negative territory in the latest reporting week. The net position fell from -10.6k contracts previously to -68k.

Net Short Stance Increases

The shift implies a larger net short stance on the S&P 500 futures market versus the prior week.

Details on Positioning Change

The figures capture the change in aggregate commitments as reported by the CFTC, with positioning weakening from -10.6k to -68k.

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