Loonie
Canadian Dollar
Week of August 11, 2026
BEARISH
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 7th — Extremely low (historically rare)
Weekly change: +9,743 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-3.2K
Leveraged Funds+9.7K
Dealers-7.7K
Other Reportable-412
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
28thBelow average
050100
Leveraged Funds
7thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Dealers
74thAbove average
050100
Other Reportable
35thBelow average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -104.5K | -3.2K | 28th | 13th |
| Leveraged Funds | -92.0K | +9.7K | 7th | 4th |
| Dealers | +193.1K | -7.7K | 74th | 89th |
| Other Reportable | +9.7K | -412 | 35th | 46th |
About Loonie Positioning
Oil-correlated and US-economy-sensitive. Canadian dollar positioning reflects crude oil expectations and US-Canada rate differentials. Extreme spec shorts here often mark turning points when oil prices stabilize.