Our data shows traders are now net-short FTSE 100 for the first time since Oct 19, 2023 when FTSE 100 traded near 7,472.40.
Number of traders net-short has increased by 60.97% from last week.
| SYMBOL | TRADING BIAS | NET-LONG% | NET-SHORT% | CHANGE IN LONGS | CHANGE IN SHORTS | CHANGE IN OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | BULLISH | 44.16% | 55.84% |
-31.01% Daily -35.17% Weekly |
35.14% Daily 60.97% Weekly |
-5.06% Daily -2.73% Weekly |
| Change in | Longs | Shorts | OI |
| Daily | -31% | 33% | -6% |
| Weekly | -34% | 58% | -2% |
FTSE 100: Retail trader data shows 44.16% of traders are net-long with the ratio of traders short to long at 1.26 to 1. In fact, traders have remained net-short since Oct 19 when FTSE 100 traded near 7,472.40, price has moved 2.89% higher since then. The number of traders net-long is 31.01% lower than yesterday and 35.17% lower from last week, while the number of traders net-short is 35.14% higher than yesterday and 60.97% higher from last week.
We typically take a contrarian view to crowd sentiment, and the fact traders are net-short suggests FTSE 100 prices may continue to rise.
Our data shows traders are now net-short FTSE 100 for the first time since Oct 19, 2023 when FTSE 100 traded near 7,472.40. Traders are further net-short than yesterday and last week, and the combination of current sentiment and recent changes gives us a stronger FTSE 100-bullish contrarian trading bias.
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