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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle In Rally Mode on Monday

Live cattle futures are trading with gain of 42 cents to $2.35 at midday. Sharp gains in the equities following the weekend deal between the US and Iran are providing spillover support. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday, to $255 across the country, with some picking up late to $257-258. Feeder cattle futures are rallying $4.10 to $5.32 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.09 on June 10 to $368.01. 

Managed money was trimming back 5,962 contracts from their net long position in the week that ended on June 9, taking it to 109,002 contracts in live cattle futures and options. CFTC data showed specs in feeder cattle futures and options adding just 77 contracts to their net long to 10,920 contracts by Tuesday. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Monday AM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $19.01. Choice boxes were up $2.45 to $394.38, while Select was $2.65 higher at $375.37.  USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter for last week totale... 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
$5,830/5,300
First Notice Date
04/30/26
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,541 (+427)
12,232 (-681)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
21,965 (-1,588)
20,360 (-1,203)
Producers - Long / Short
7,072 (+320)
9,911 (+41)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
6,278 (+770)
1,130 (-59)
Managed Money - Long / Short
19,430 (-1,204)
8,038 (-1,297)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,535 (-384)
12,322 (+94)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
364.750 +2.54%
on 04/21/26
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+3.280 (+0.88%)
since 04/01/26
3-Month
339.800 +10.07%
on 03/12/26
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+15.755 (+4.40%)
since 01/30/26
52-Week
280.250 +33.46%
on 05/02/25
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+93.530 (+33.34%)
since 05/01/25

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Cattle Markets Lower on Plant closings

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 374.030
2nd Resistance Point 374.030
1st Resistance Point 374.030
Last Price 374.030s
1st Support Level 374.030
2nd Support Level 374.030
3rd Support Level 374.030

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52-Week High 378.500
Last Price 374.030s
Fibonacci 61.8% 340.968
Fibonacci 50% 329.375
Fibonacci 38.2% 317.781
52-Week Low 280.250

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