Loonie
Canadian Dollar
Week of May 12, 2026
BULLISH
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 84th — Well above average
Weekly change: +10,095 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-6.0K
Leveraged Funds+10.1K
Dealers-5.4K
Other Reportable+714
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
90thExtremely high (historically rare)
050100
Leveraged Funds
84thWell above average
050100
Dealers
8thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Other Reportable
73rdAbove average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | +23.8K | -6.0K | 90th | 88th |
| Leveraged Funds | -37.7K | +10.1K | 84th | 37th |
| Dealers | -2.4K | -5.4K | 8th | 31st |
| Other Reportable | +13.8K | +714 | 73rd | 73rd |
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.