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Feeder Cattle Oct '26 (GFV26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle See Mixed Monday Trade, as Live Cattle Strengthen

Live cattle futures were higher on Monday, with contracts up 82 cents to $1.80 across most months. There were no deliveries issued on first notice day for August live cattle futures. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. It has been quiet so far on Monday. Feeder cattle futures were down 90 cents to $1.55 higher across the board, with the nearbys the weaker. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.38 on August 6 to $355.98.  

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 25% gd/ex, steady with the week prior. The Brugler500 index was unchanged at 259.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Monday afternoon report. Choice boxes were up $7.06 at $371.42 with Select down $1.53 to $350.84. The Chc/Sel spread widened to $20.58. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday was estimated at 96,000 head. That is up 6,000 head from the previous Monday but 6,323 head below the same week last year. Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,270/5,700
First Notice Date
10/29/26 (80 days)
Expiration Date
10/29/26 (80 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Oct '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
17,638 (-39)
15,182 (+212)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
20,194 (+516)
21,217 (+532)
Producers - Long / Short
7,329 (-204)
11,643 (-252)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
7,833 (-295)
1,063 (+4)
Managed Money - Long / Short
17,934 (+781)
7,534 (-632)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,260 (-265)
13,683 (+1,164)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
323.275 +3.90%
on 07/28/26
350.525 -4.18%
on 07/13/26
-11.475 (-3.30%)
since 07/10/26
3-Month
323.275 +3.90%
on 07/28/26
371.500 -9.59%
on 06/25/26
-23.925 (-6.65%)
since 05/08/26

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GFV26 : 335.875s (+0.28%)
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LEZ26 : 225.950s (+0.80%)
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GFU26 : 344.575s (-0.19%)
GFQ26 : 350.750s (-0.26%)
GFV26 : 335.875s (+0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 340.350
2nd Resistance Point 338.675
1st Resistance Point 337.275
Last Price 335.875s
1st Support Level 334.200
2nd Support Level 332.525
3rd Support Level 331.125

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52-Week High 375.575
Fibonacci 61.8% 341.911
Last Price 335.875s
Fibonacci 50% 331.513
Fibonacci 38.2% 321.114
52-Week Low 287.450

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