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Feeder Cattle Mar '24 (GFH24)

247.750s -0.300 (-0.12%) 03/28/24 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Thu, Mar 28th, 2024
Day Low
247.200
Day High
247.775
Open 247.600
Previous Close 248.050 248.050
Volume 361 361
Open Interest 2,152 2,152
Stochastic %K 21.90% 21.90%
Weighted Alpha +9.19 +9.19
5-Day Change -3.125 (-1.25%) -3.125 (-1.25%)
52-Week Range 210.625 - 270.100 210.625 - 270.100
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Closes Under Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed mixed, with front months up 75 cents and other contracts down 17 to 65 cents. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed $235 sales in TX and $238-240 in KS, with BidTheGridâ„¢ sales of $237-240.  Feeder cattle futures were $1.50 to $2.07 lower on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $3.58 on June 9 with an average price of $314.04.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher on Wednesday afternoon, widening the Chc/Sel spread to $14.01. Choice boxes were back up $3 at $374.76, while Select was quoted 91 cents higher at $360.75/cwt. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday was estimated at 110,000 head, with the weekly total 341,000 head. That is 16,000 head below the week prior and 26,072 head below the same week last year.

Jun 25 Live Cattle  closed at $227.825, up $0.750,

Aug 25 Live Cattle  close... 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
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
03/28/24
Expiration Date
03/28/24 (expired)

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Feeder Cattle Mar '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 3, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
10,062 (+226)
19,833 (+1,620)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
42,230 (+1,626)
19,525 (+167)
Producers - Long / Short
6,077 (-10)
15,998 (+1,396)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
2,564 (+72)
2,414 (+60)
Managed Money - Long / Short
38,675 (+1,299)
5,036 (-201)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,555 (+327)
14,489 (+368)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
246.525 +0.50%
on 03/14/24
Period Open: 249.600
253.075 -2.10%
on 03/04/24
-1.850 (-0.74%)
since 02/28/24
3-Month
222.725 +11.24%
on 12/29/23
Period Open: 223.125
254.900 -2.81%
on 02/26/24
+24.625 (+11.04%)
since 12/28/23

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Cattle Closes Under Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed mixed, with front months up 75 cents and other contracts down 17 to 65 cents. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
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GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)
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Hogs Pushing Higher on Wednesday, with Cash and Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures are trading with 15 to 70 cent gains across most contracts in Wednesday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $107.15 on Wednesday morning, up $1.30 from...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
Cattle Mixed at Midday

Live cattle futures are mixed, with front months up 32 to 75 cent and other contracts down 15 cents. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed $235 sales in TX and...

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
LEM25 : 227.825s (+0.33%)
GFU25 : 310.800s (-0.62%)
GFQ25 : 311.075s (-0.66%)
GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)
A bit of a mixed day in livestock markets on Tuesday. Where does that leave us on the charts midweek?

Live cattle caught their breath while feeders made new contract highs. Lean hogs finished mixed. Where does that put things at the midway point of this week’s trade?

Hogs Post Mixed Tuesday Trade, as Traders Look to Wednesday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys up 37 cents to $1 and August down 30 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.84 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.62...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
Cattle Rebound from Midday Pressure

Live cattle futures were mixed on Tuesday, with June up 7 cents and other contracts down as much as $1.05. There were no deliveries issued against June cattle on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to see much...

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
LEM25 : 227.825s (+0.33%)
GFU25 : 310.800s (-0.62%)
GFQ25 : 311.075s (-0.66%)
GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)
Hogs Close Tuesday Mixed

Lean hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys up 37 cents to $1 and August down 30 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.84 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.62...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
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Cattle Falling on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are falling back at midday, with losses of $1.70 to $2.70. Monday was first notice day for June live cattle, with no deliveries issued. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week....

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
LEM25 : 227.825s (+0.33%)
GFU25 : 310.800s (-0.62%)
GFQ25 : 311.075s (-0.66%)
GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)
Hogs Back to Mixed Action on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with nearbys up 40 to 50 cents and August down 55 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.85 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday after Holding Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures posted 10 to 70 cent gains on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $103.22 on Monday afternoon, up $2.67 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
Cattle Bulls Look to Continue Strength

Live cattle futures saw Monday gains of 35 to 70 cents across the front months. Monday was first notice day for June live cattle, with no deliveries issued. Cash trade last week saw wide ranges mostly...

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
LEM25 : 227.825s (+0.33%)
GFU25 : 310.800s (-0.62%)
GFQ25 : 311.075s (-0.66%)
GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)
Hogs Post Slight Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures saw Monday gains of 10 to 70 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $103.22 on Monday afternoon, up $2.67 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEN25 : 108.850s (+0.60%)
HEM25 : 103.375s (+0.22%)
HEQ25 : 110.200s (+0.36%)
Cattle Extends to New All Time Highs on Monday

Live cattle futures posted Monday gains of 35 to 70 cents on Monday. Today was first notice day for June live cattle, with no deliveries issued. Cash trade last week saw wide ranges mostly $225-232 in...

LEV25 : 215.025s (-0.29%)
LEQ25 : 218.025s (-0.08%)
LEM25 : 227.825s (+0.33%)
GFU25 : 310.800s (-0.62%)
GFQ25 : 311.075s (-0.66%)
GFV25 : 308.850s (-0.55%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.525
2nd Resistance Point 248.150
1st Resistance Point 247.950
Last Price 247.750s
1st Support Level 247.375
2nd Support Level 247.000
3rd Support Level 246.800

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52-Week High 270.100
Last Price 247.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 247.381
Fibonacci 50% 240.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 233.344
52-Week Low 210.625

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