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Soybean Jan '21 (ZSF21)

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Soybean Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Rally into the Weekend, Led by Meal

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts 5 to 10 ½ cents higher, as meal took control. May was up 12 ¼ cents on the week, with November up 3 3/4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 11 cents at $11.08. Soymeal futures rallied $7.50 to $14.20 on the day, with May up $16.60 this week. Soy Oil futures were down 24 to 61 points on the day, with May down 185 points this week. Crude oil was down $2.24 on the day, as risk was taken off the table ahead of the US/Iran talks this weekend.

USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of soybean meal to Italy this morning.

CFTC data was released on Friday, showing spec traders cutting 23,777 contracts from their net long position in soybean futures and options as of 4/7. That net long stood at 189,630 contracts. In bean oil, managed money extended their record net long 14,873 contracts to 150,682 contracts.

Export Sales data from Thursday has export commitments at 37.905 MMT, a 18% drop fr... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$2,200/2,000
First Notice Date
12/31/20
Expiration Date
01/14/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Jan '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
456,246 (+11,175)
633,418 (-6,098)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
283,509 (-9,124)
75,050 (+10,263)
Producers - Long / Short
281,521 (+8,019)
569,580 (-4,825)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
163,341 (+3,192)
52,454 (-1,237)
Managed Money - Long / Short
220,334 (-13,786)
39,029 (+8,917)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
63,175 (+4,662)
36,021 (+1,346)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1162-0 +23.62%
on 12/15/20
1438-2 -0.12%
on 01/13/21
+267-0 (+22.83%)
since 12/14/20
3-Month
1038-2 +38.36%
on 10/15/20
1438-2 -0.12%
on 01/13/21
+379-2 (+35.87%)
since 10/14/20
52-Week
835-4 +71.93%
on 04/21/20
1438-2 -0.12%
on 01/13/21
+463-6 (+47.67%)
since 01/14/20

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Soybeans Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZSK26 : 1175-6s (+0.90%)
Wheat Closes with Friday Losses

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 ½ to 6 cents higher on the Friday session, with May 27 ¼ cents lower on the week. KC HRW futures were down ¾ to 3...

KEN26 : 605-0s (-0.12%)
KEK26 : 590-6s (+0.04%)
MWK26 : 6.1150s (-1.09%)
ZWK26 : 571-0s (-0.61%)
ZWN26 : 580-6s (-0.73%)
Corn Pulls Off Early Lows, but Still Faces Friday Losses

Corn futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 1 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents at the close. May settled Friday, with the weekly loss at 11 ¼ cents, as December fell 9 cents on the week. The CmdtyView...

ZCZ26 : 472-2s (-0.42%)
ZCN26 : 451-2s (-0.82%)
ZCK26 : 441-0s (-0.68%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3268 (-0.31%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0240 (-0.52%)
Soybeans Rally into the Weekend, Led by Meal

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts 5 to 10 ½ cents higher, as meal took control. May was up 12 ¼ cents on the week, with November up 3 3/4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0811 (+0.99%)
ZLK26 : 67.09s (-0.90%)
ZMN26 : 328.8s (+3.92%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9071 (+0.48%)
ZSX26 : 1157-6s (+0.46%)
ZSK26 : 1175-6s (+0.90%)
ZSN26 : 1191-2s (+0.87%)
That’s a Wrap for Grain and Livestock Markets!

Here’s a look at how things shook out to round out the week, including a look at fund positioning and seasonal tendencies for grain and livestock markets

Corn Pulling Off Early Lows at Midday

Corn futures are trading with fractional to 2 cent losses at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 1 to 1 ¼ cents at $4.03 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 126,640 MT of...

ZCZ26 : 472-2s (-0.42%)
ZCN26 : 451-2s (-0.82%)
ZCK26 : 441-0s (-0.68%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3268 (-0.31%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0240 (-0.52%)
Wheat Mixed at Midday

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are slipping 1 to 2 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are showing 1 to 3 cent gains in the nearby contracts. MPLS spring wheat is down...

KEN26 : 605-0s (-0.12%)
KEK26 : 590-6s (+0.04%)
MWK26 : 6.1150s (-1.09%)
ZWK26 : 571-0s (-0.61%)
ZWN26 : 580-6s (-0.73%)
Soybeans Rallying on Friday, Led by Meal Gains

Soybeans are trading with 7 to 13 cent gains at midday, led by the meal. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 13 cents at $11.10 1/4. Soymeal futures are rallying $12 to $15 at midday,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0811 (+0.99%)
ZLK26 : 67.09s (-0.90%)
ZMN26 : 328.8s (+3.92%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9071 (+0.48%)
ZSX26 : 1157-6s (+0.46%)
ZSK26 : 1175-6s (+0.90%)
ZSN26 : 1191-2s (+0.87%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 1467-7
2nd Resistance Point 1452-1
1st Resistance Point 1444-3
Last Price 1436-4s
1st Support Level 1420-7
2nd Support Level 1405-1
3rd Support Level 1397-3

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52-Week High 1438-2
Last Price 1436-4s
Fibonacci 61.8% 1208-0
Fibonacci 50% 1136-7
Fibonacci 38.2% 1065-6
52-Week Low 835-4

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