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Feeder Cattle Mar '24 (GFH24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Friday Mixed

Live cattle futures closed with mixed action as nearby June was held up by the stronger cash action, up 42 cents, with other contracts down 40 to 55 cents. June was up $3.57 on the week. Cash trade settled in this week $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228. Feeder cattle futures were also mixed, with May up 50 cents and other contracts down 95 cents to $1.20. May was still $3.02 higher this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $0.36 on May 8, with the average price at $296.14. 

Commitment of Traders data showed a total of 4,498 contracts added to the managed money net long position in the week ending on May 6, taking it to a total of 133,388 contracts. In feeder cattle, specs added back 1,541 contracts to their net long at 29,442 contracts.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower on Friday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $14.80. Choice boxes were down $1.92 at $345.97, while Select was quoted $2.03 lower at $331.17 per h... 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
03/28/24
Expiration Date
03/28/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Mar '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 6, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
10,030 (-870)
15,661 (-604)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
38,290 (+2,564)
20,318 (+1,193)
Producers - Long / Short
5,709 (-735)
12,976 (-502)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
3,200 (-141)
1,564 (-108)
Managed Money - Long / Short
33,963 (+2,221)
5,643 (+764)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
4,327 (+343)
14,675 (+429)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
246.525 +0.50%
on 03/14/24
253.075 -2.10%
on 03/04/24
-1.850 (-0.74%)
since 02/28/24
3-Month
222.725 +11.24%
on 12/29/23
254.900 -2.81%
on 02/26/24
+24.625 (+11.04%)
since 12/28/23

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Live cattle futures are slipping back by a nickel to $1 so far at Friday’s midday. Cash trade this week has come in at the $218-220 range in the South, with northern action at $225-228. Feeder cattle...

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GFQ25 : 300.300s (-0.32%)
GFK25 : 297.975s (+0.17%)
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Cattle Look to Round Out Week of Gains

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LEV25 : 206.950s (-0.25%)
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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 248.525
2nd Resistance Point 248.150
1st Resistance Point 247.950
Last Price 247.750s
1st Support Level 247.375
2nd Support Level 247.000
3rd Support Level 246.800

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52-Week High 270.100
Last Price 247.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 247.381
Fibonacci 50% 240.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 233.344
52-Week Low 210.625

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