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Feeder Cattle Aug '18 (GFQ18)

149.980s +0.505 (+0.34%) 08/31/18 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Aug 31st, 2018
Day Low
149.980
Day High
149.980
Open 0.000
Previous Close 149.325 149.325
Volume 0 0
Open Interest 1,817 1,817
Stochastic %K 48.85% 48.85%
Weighted Alpha +3.28 +3.28
5-Day Change +0.780 (+0.52%) +0.780 (+0.52%)
52-Week Range 135.000 - 159.200 135.000 - 159.200
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Futures Turn Higher as Tuesday Progresses

Nearby August and October delivery cattle futures were fading Monday’s gains on Tuesday, but have turned higher at midday.  Overall, prices are up 17 to 67 cents. Heat stress is a concern, with heat index readings as high as 110 projected for today or tomorrow in some feedlot areas. Live cattle futures were $1.67 to $1.95 higher on Monday. Preliminary open interest was up 4,462 contracts on Monday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade on Friday saw KS at $230-231 and $240-242 northern action. Activity thus far has been limited to accumulating show lists. 

Feeder cattle futures were up $3.50 to $3.70 on Monday.  As of midday on Tuesday, they are again trading higher, by $.80 to $1.00. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $3.52 to $325.80 on July 18.  Monday’s OKC feeder cattle online auction showed 4,500 head sold, with prices listed $4-8 higher. Feeder heifers were listed steady to $3 lower, with calves up $5-10.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in th... 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
08/30/18
Expiration Date
08/30/18 (expired)

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Feeder Cattle Aug '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,085 (+1,239)
24,683 (+1,116)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
48,245 (+1,549)
22,483 (+1,439)
Producers - Long / Short
9,296 (+560)
20,610 (+1,180)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
2,940 (+303)
2,224 (-440)
Managed Money - Long / Short
41,651 (+833)
5,385 (+763)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,594 (+716)
17,098 (+676)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
148.250 +1.17%
on 08/14/18
Period Open: 149.325
153.000 -1.97%
on 08/06/18
+0.655 (+0.44%)
since 07/31/18
3-Month
142.175 +5.49%
on 06/15/18
Period Open: 147.400
154.925 -3.19%
on 07/19/18
+2.580 (+1.75%)
since 05/31/18

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Cattle Look to Tuesday After New Highs on Monday

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LEZ25 : 222.075 (+0.15%)
LEV25 : 221.575 (-0.02%)
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Cattle Rallies to New Life of Contract Highs

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LEV25 : 221.575 (-0.02%)
LEQ25 : 225.450 (+0.10%)
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GFQ25 : 328.350 (+0.23%)
GFV25 : 327.125 (+0.35%)
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Cattle Look to Fresh Week of Trade as Cash Trade Holds Up

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LEV25 : 221.500 (-0.06%)
LEQ25 : 225.400 (+0.08%)
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GFQ25 : 328.300 (+0.21%)
GFV25 : 327.025 (+0.32%)
Hogs Close Higher on Friday

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HEV25 : 90.675 (-0.33%)
HEQ25 : 107.800 (+0.42%)
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Cattle Fading onto the Weekend

Live cattle futures are easing back on Friday, with contracts down 57 cents to $1.07, as August is still being held up by cash. Cash trade has been light this week, with light trade picked up in KS at...

LEZ25 : 222.000 (+0.11%)
LEV25 : 221.500 (-0.06%)
LEQ25 : 225.400 (+0.08%)
GFU25 : 328.775 (+0.33%)
GFQ25 : 328.300 (+0.21%)
GFV25 : 327.025 (+0.32%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 149.980
1st Resistance Point 149.980
Last Price 149.980s
1st Support Level 149.980
2nd Support Level 149.980
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 159.200
Last Price 149.980s
Fibonacci 61.8% 149.956
Fibonacci 50% 147.100
Fibonacci 38.2% 144.244
52-Week Low 135.000

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