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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with bids of $230-232 live. Feeder cattle futures are down $2.80 to $4 so far on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $9.26 to $362.37 on January 5. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Wednesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $1.70. Choice boxes were up $1.22 to $352.47, while Select was 31 cents lower at $350.77. Tuesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 118,000 head, with the week to date total at 233,000 head. That was a 7,000 head drop from last week but 9327 head below last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  are at $234.400, down $2.225,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $235.050, down $2.325,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $229.825, down $2.250... 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
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (113 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (113 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 30, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,750 (+264)
15,403 (+532)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
30,695 (+877)
23,872 (+101)
Producers - Long / Short
7,505 (+94)
13,210 (+373)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,867 (+12)
815 (+1)
Managed Money - Long / Short
24,011 (+522)
8,182 (-109)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,684 (+355)
15,690 (+210)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
325.900 +8.83%
on 12/08/25
358.525 -1.07%
on 01/06/26
+22.450 (+6.76%)
since 12/05/25
3-Month
292.400 +21.30%
on 11/25/25
378.450 -6.28%
on 10/16/25
+0.625 (+0.18%)
since 10/07/25

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GFF26 : 359.600s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 354.675s (-0.96%)
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LEM26 : 230.025s (-0.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.175s (-0.93%)
LEG26 : 234.525s (-0.89%)
GFH26 : 355.500s (-0.98%)
GFF26 : 359.600s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 354.675s (-0.96%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

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HEJ26 : 90.275s (-1.42%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 361.950
2nd Resistance Point 359.825
1st Resistance Point 357.250
Last Price 354.675s
1st Support Level 352.550
2nd Support Level 350.425
3rd Support Level 347.850

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52-Week High 378.450
Last Price 354.675s
Fibonacci 61.8% 339.180
Fibonacci 50% 327.050
Fibonacci 38.2% 314.920
52-Week Low 275.650

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