Commitments of Traders
Commitments of Traders (COT) reports provide a breakdown of each Tuesday’s open interest for futures and options on futures markets in which 20 or more traders hold positions equal to or above the reporting levels established by the CFTC.
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Commitment of Traders
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Part 17 Guidebook
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