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Live Cattle Feb '24 (LEG24)

184.000s -0.650 (-0.35%) 02/29/24 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Thu, Feb 29th, 2024
Day Low
182.025
Day High
184.800
Open 184.400
Previous Close 184.650 184.650
Volume 109 109
Open Interest 105 105
Stochastic %K 66.67% 66.67%
Weighted Alpha +6.60 +6.60
5-Day Change +0.500 (+0.27%) +0.500 (+0.27%)
52-Week Range 162.400 - 196.600 162.400 - 196.600
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally to New All Time Highs

Live cattle futures pushed the gain into the close, rallying to new all time highs and up $1.55 to $3.40 on the day. June was up $10.82 this week. Cash trade this week saw wide ranges mostly $230-232 in the South and topping near $235. North action was mostly $240-242, reaching $244 in some spots. Feeder cattle futures saw more modest gains, but closed up 82 cents to $1, with August up $11.32 this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.30 on June 5 with an average price of $306.16. 

Large managed money speculators in live cattle futures and options added 512 contracts to their net long position of 131,805 contracts in the week ending on June 3rd. As of Tuesday, managed money was net long 34,827 contracts, a record, and increase of 1,569 contracts during that week.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed again on Friday afternoon, narrowing the Chc/Sel spread to $8.35. Choice boxes were back down $1.77 at $365.08, while Select was quoted 12 cents highe... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$3,025/2,750
First Notice Date
02/05/24
Expiration Date
02/29/24 (expired)

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Live Cattle Feb '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 3, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
116,851 (+2,570)
200,016 (+8,206)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
202,063 (+6,031)
98,780 (+3,392)
Producers - Long / Short
63,323 (+4,104)
191,687 (+8,121)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
49,926 (-1,015)
4,727 (+604)
Managed Money - Long / Short
155,120 (+2,739)
30,382 (+1,652)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
46,943 (+3,292)
68,398 (+1,740)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
177.000 +3.95%
on 01/30/24
Period Open: 177.375
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+6.625 (+3.74%)
since 01/29/24
3-Month
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
Period Open: 173.475
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+10.525 (+6.07%)
since 11/29/23
52-Week
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
Period Open: 170.600
196.600 -6.41%
on 09/19/23
+13.400 (+7.85%)
since 02/28/23

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Cattle Rally to New All Time Highs

Live cattle futures pushed the gain into the close, rallying to new all time highs and up $1.55 to $3.40 on the day. June was up $10.82 this week. Cash trade this week saw wide ranges mostly $230-232 in...

LEV25 : 215.525s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 218.875s (+0.95%)
LEM25 : 226.300s (+1.53%)
GFU25 : 309.125s (+0.27%)
GFQ25 : 310.150s (+0.32%)
GFV25 : 306.900s (+0.27%)
Shootin' the Bull

To repeat the most common phrase this week, "what a time to be in the cattle business"!

Fats Leading the Bull Charge on Friday

Live cattle futures are up another 75 cents to $2 so far on Friday. Cash trade saw action increase to $230-232 sales in the South. North action has been $240-242. Feeder cattle futures are mixed, with...

LEV25 : 215.525s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 218.875s (+0.95%)
LEM25 : 226.300s (+1.53%)
GFU25 : 309.125s (+0.27%)
GFQ25 : 310.150s (+0.32%)
GFV25 : 306.900s (+0.27%)
Hogs Rallying with Cash and Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures are rallying on Friday, with contracts up $1.25 to $2.07 at midday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $100.55 on Friday morning, up 93 cents. The CME...

HEN25 : 107.100s (+2.19%)
HEM25 : 102.625s (+1.76%)
HEQ25 : 109.400s (+2.20%)
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LEM25 : 226.300s (+1.53%)
SIN25 : 36.475 (+0.93%)
HGN25 : 4.8820 (+0.70%)
Hogs See Mixed Trade on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, as contracts were down 22 to 45 cents, with exception to June, up 87 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $101.85...

HEN25 : 107.100s (+2.19%)
HEM25 : 102.625s (+1.76%)
HEQ25 : 109.400s (+2.20%)
Cattle Look to Close Out Week After Hitting All Time Highs

Live cattle futures rallied another $3.37 to $4.50 on Thursday, as cash strength continues. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 3,764 contracts. Cash trade saw action increase to $230 sales...

LEV25 : 215.525s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 218.875s (+0.95%)
LEM25 : 226.300s (+1.53%)
GFU25 : 309.125s (+0.27%)
GFQ25 : 310.150s (+0.32%)
GFV25 : 306.900s (+0.27%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 187.967
2nd Resistance Point 186.383
1st Resistance Point 185.192
Last Price 184.000s
1st Support Level 182.417
2nd Support Level 180.833
3rd Support Level 179.642

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52-Week High 196.600
Last Price 184.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.536
Fibonacci 50% 179.500
Fibonacci 38.2% 175.464
52-Week Low 162.400

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