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Lean Hogs Apr '25 (HEJ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Hold Gains on Friday, as Specs Push to Record Net Long

Lean hogs posted Friday gains of 7 to 82 cents across most contracts, as December was up another $4.40 on the week. The national average base hog price was reported at $79.06 on Friday afternoon, down $3.64 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.93 on October 30, up 15 cents from the day prior.

Commitment of Traders data showed spec fund money managers adding another 15,779 contracts to their net long in lean hog futures and options as of October 29. As of Tuesday, they were at a record net long of 102,905 contracts.

USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was up 82 cents from the day prior in the Friday PM report at $103.97 per cwt. The ham and belly primals were the only reported higher, up $4.55 and $6.73 respectively. USDA estimated the weekly FI hog slaughter at 2.653 million head. That is 60,000 head above the previous week on increased Saturday kill but 15,081 head above the same week last year.

Dec 24 Hogs  closed at $84.075, up $0.275... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
04/01/25 (150 days)
Expiration Date
04/14/25 (163 days)

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Lean Hogs Apr '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Oct 29, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,600 (+4,842)
154,810 (+15,824)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
149,265 (+15,320)
88,187 (+3,736)
Producers - Long / Short
20,398 (+1,703)
137,874 (+12,547)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,493 (+2,129)
5,227 (+2,267)
Managed Money - Long / Short
119,028 (+14,395)
11,859 (-128)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
30,237 (+925)
76,328 (+3,864)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
83.150 +6.92%
on 10/03/24
89.075 -0.20%
on 11/01/24
+5.225 (+6.24%)
since 10/01/24
3-Month
72.650 +22.37%
on 08/13/24
89.075 -0.20%
on 11/01/24
+11.000 (+14.12%)
since 08/01/24
52-Week
72.650 +22.37%
on 08/13/24
89.075 -0.20%
on 11/01/24
+5.225 (+6.24%)
since 11/01/23

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Hogs Hold Gains on Friday, as Specs Push to Record Net Long

Lean hogs posted Friday gains of 7 to 82 cents across most contracts, as December was up another $4.40 on the week. The national average base hog price was reported at $79.06 on Friday afternoon, down...

HEZ24 : 84.075s (+0.33%)
HEG25 : 86.025s (+0.97%)
HEJ25 : 88.900s (+0.91%)
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Hogs Holding Higher on Friday

Lean hogs are trading with 45 to 60 cent gains so far on Friday. The national average base hog price was reported at $79.25 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.93 on October 30,...

HEZ24 : 84.075s (+0.33%)
HEG25 : 86.025s (+0.97%)
HEJ25 : 88.900s (+0.91%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 90.225
2nd Resistance Point 89.650
1st Resistance Point 89.275
Last Price 88.900s
1st Support Level 88.325
2nd Support Level 87.750
3rd Support Level 87.375

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52-Week High 89.075
Last Price 88.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 82.801
Fibonacci 50% 80.863
Fibonacci 38.2% 78.924
52-Week Low 72.650

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