Russell 2000
E-mini Russell 2000
Week of March 24, 2026
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | +33.0K | -11.3K | 40th | 53rd |
| Leveraged Funds | -49.3K | +4.7K | 55th | 48th |
| Dealers | +15.4K | +3.0K | 59th | 42nd |
| Other Reportable | -49 | +4.1K | 64th | 82nd |
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-11.3K
Leveraged Funds+4.7K
Dealers+3.0K
Other Reportable+4.1K
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers40th
050100
Leveraged Funds55th
050100
Dealers59th
050100
Other Reportable64th
050100
About Russell 2000 Positioning
The risk appetite gauge. Small caps are the first thing institutions dump when they get nervous and the first thing they buy when they're feeling bold. Persistent short positioning here usually means institutional money is playing defense. A reversal from short to long often leads broad market rallies.