Chart information
Soybeans
Agricultural
$1,286.50
Front Month
(Nov 2026)
+78.2
Bullish
Data streams we track
Commitments of Traders (COT)
Latest: October 2, 2026
Soybeans CFTC Positioning Report: Week Ended October 2, 2026 Executive summary The CFTC Disaggregated Commitments of Traders report for Soybeans (ZS) for the week ending October 2…
View COT reports →Key stats
- Front-month price
- $1,286.50
- COT sentiment
- 78.2
- Curve structure
- Backwardation
- Latest COT report
- October 2, 2026
Price vs. Managed Money Net Position
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Sentiment Score Over Time
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What moves Soybeans prices
Soybeans prices are shaped by supply and demand fundamentals and by how speculators and commercial hedgers are positioned in the futures market. This hub tracks the data that matters — weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders positioning, price action, and the futures forward curve — so you can follow Soybeans markets in one place.
- Supply & demand
- Production, inventories, and consumption set the structural backdrop for Soybeans prices.
- Positioning
- CFTC managed-money longs and shorts show how speculators are leaning; crowded positioning can precede reversals.
- Curve structure
- Contango or backwardation in the futures curve reflects carry, storage, and near-term tightness.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the CFTC Commitments of Traders report released?
- The CFTC publishes Commitments of Traders data every Friday afternoon, reflecting positions as of the prior Tuesday.
- What does managed money positioning tell me about Soybeans?
- Managed money net positioning shows how hedge funds and CTAs are leaning. Extreme readings can signal crowded trades that are vulnerable to reversal.
- What is the futures forward curve?
- The forward curve plots Soybeans futures prices by delivery month. An upward slope (contango) or downward slope (backwardation) reflects storage, carry, and near-term supply tightness.