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Feeder Cattle Aug '22 (GFQ22)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fade Back Lower into the Close

Live cattle futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 40 cents to $1.02, as June was $7.77 on the week. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up to $256-257 on Wednesday. Feeder cattle futures posted losses of 40 cents to $1.35 on Friday, fading back from the early session strength, as August was up $10.40 this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.56 to $374.03 on April 30. 

Managed money increased their net long in live cattle futures and options by 1,796 contracts in the week ending on April 28, taking it to 136,591 contracts. In feeder cattle futures/options spec funds cut back 1,676 contracts from their net long to 17,089 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at $2.06. Choice boxes were down 41 cents to $389.11, while Select was $1.12 lower at $388.05. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for this week at 534,00... 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
08/25/22
Expiration Date
08/26/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,265 (+653)
15,931 (-1,011)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
29,705 (-1,430)
22,467 (+16)
Producers - Long / Short
7,790 (+483)
13,662 (-207)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
6,227 (+1,043)
1,021 (+69)
Managed Money - Long / Short
26,033 (-1,156)
7,425 (+584)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,672 (-274)
15,042 (-568)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
175.750 +3.70%
on 07/29/22
183.725 -0.80%
on 08/17/22
+4.825 (+2.72%)
since 07/26/22
3-Month
164.750 +10.62%
on 05/31/22
183.725 -0.80%
on 08/17/22
+15.575 (+9.34%)
since 05/26/22
52-Week
162.800 +11.95%
on 05/23/22
187.100 -2.59%
on 02/16/22
+11.400 (+6.67%)
since 08/26/21

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Cattle Fade Back Lower into the Close

Live cattle futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 40 cents to $1.02, as June was $7.77 on the week. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country...

LEV26 : 242.450s (-0.42%)
LEQ26 : 247.825s (-0.34%)
LEM26 : 253.000s (-0.39%)
GFQ26 : 372.175s (-0.36%)
GFK26 : 371.400s (-0.34%)
GFU26 : 370.700s (-0.34%)
Hogs Faces Pressure on Friday

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HEK26 : 92.825s (-0.67%)
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Live Cattle & Feeders On The Run, New Targets

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LEM26 : 253.000s (-0.39%)
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Shootin' the Bull about skating on thin ice

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Cattle Posting Mostly Higher Trade on Friday

Live cattle futures are mostly higher on Friday with contracts a tick to 30 cents higher, and newly appointed June down 50 cents. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEV26 : 242.450s (-0.42%)
LEQ26 : 247.825s (-0.34%)
LEM26 : 253.000s (-0.39%)
GFQ26 : 372.175s (-0.36%)
GFK26 : 371.400s (-0.34%)
GFU26 : 370.700s (-0.34%)
Hogs Falling on Friday

Lean hog futures are falling back on Friday with losses of 45 cent to $1.60 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.51 on Friday morning, down 92 cents from the day prior. The...

HEM26 : 101.275s (-0.98%)
HEK26 : 92.825s (-0.67%)
HEN26 : 103.375s (-1.59%)
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Cattle Look to Round Out Week of Trade on Friday

Live cattle futures posted mixed trade at the close, with contracts down $1.25 to $1.60 higher in the expiring April contract. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEV26 : 242.450s (-0.42%)
LEQ26 : 247.825s (-0.34%)
LEM26 : 253.000s (-0.39%)
GFQ26 : 372.175s (-0.36%)
GFK26 : 371.400s (-0.34%)
GFU26 : 370.700s (-0.34%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 182.250
2nd Resistance Point 182.250
1st Resistance Point 182.250
Last Price 182.250s
1st Support Level 182.250
2nd Support Level 182.250
3rd Support Level 182.250

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52-Week High 187.100
Last Price 182.250s
Fibonacci 61.8% 177.817
Fibonacci 50% 174.950
Fibonacci 38.2% 172.083
52-Week Low 162.800

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