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Commitment of Traders (COT)
Known for Insight Into Institutional Positioning
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General Information
Indicator Type 📊
The category or classification of the trading indicator based on its primary function and analysis method.Asset Class 💰
Specifies the financial instruments for which the indicator is most commonly usedMade In 🌍
The country or origin of the trading indicator
Characteristics
Lagging or Leading 🏁
Indicates whether the trading indicator is a lagging or leading type, reflecting its predictive nature.Complexity Level 🧑
Indicates the level of expertise required to effectively use the indicatorPopularity 🏆
Indicates how widely used and recognized the indicator is in the trading community
Facts
Interesting Fact 💡
An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator- Mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act in 1962
Sarcastic Fact 😉
A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator- It's like peeking at the big players' cards - if only they weren't playing poker face!
Application
Timeframe 🕑
The time intervals or periods for which the trading indicator is most effective or commonly used.
Technical Details
Calculation Method 🧮
The mathematical or analytical approach used to compute the trading indicator's values.Signal Generation 📊
Describes the methods by which the indicator produces trading signalsCustomization Options 🔧
Lists the parameters that can be adjusted to fine-tune the indicator
Usage
For whom 👥
The target audience or user group for the trading indicatorPurpose 📈
The primary purpose or application of the trading indicator
Evaluation
Pros 👍
Advantages of using the trading indicator- Provides Insight Into Big Players' PositionsHelps track large-scale market participants' activities, aiding in strategy alignment Click to see all.
- Useful For Long-Term AnalysisIndicators suited for analyzing extended time periods and identifying major trends Click to see all.
- Free Data From CFTCIndicators utilizing freely available data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Click to see all.
Cons 👎
Disadvantages or limitations of the trading indicator- Weekly Reporting Lag
- Complex Interpretation
- Limited To Futures Markets
Performance Metrics
Reliability Score 💯
A score indicating the overall reliability of the trading indicatorEase of Use Score 💻
A score representing how user-friendly and intuitive the trading indicator isVersatility Score 🔀
A score indicating the adaptability of the trading indicator across different markets and timeframesCustomization Score 🔧
A score representing the degree of customization available for the trading indicator- 6.5
Score ⭐
The overall score of the trading indicator based on various performance metrics
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