Nat Gas
Natural Gas
Week of August 11, 2026
BEARISH
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 11th — Well below average
Weekly change: +16,303 contracts
Weekly Changes
Producer/Merchant-4.2K
Managed Money+16.3K
Swap Dealer-2.4K
Other Reportable-15.9K
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Producer/Merchant
57thNormal range
050100
Managed Money
11thWell below average
050100
Swap Dealer
98thExtremely high (historically rare)
050100
Other Reportable
42ndNormal range
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer/Merchant | -18.0K | -4.2K | 57th | 83rd |
| Managed Money | -110.6K | +16.3K | 11th | 7th |
| Swap Dealer | +198.6K | -2.4K | 98th | 84th |
| Other Reportable | -86.5K | -15.9K | 42nd | 48th |
About Nat Gas Positioning
The most volatile major commodity. Natural gas positioning is driven by weather, storage levels, and LNG export demand. Managed money positioning swings wildly and extreme shorts have preceded some of the largest percentage moves in any commodity market. Producer hedging patterns reveal seasonal supply expectations.