Russell 2000
E-mini Russell 2000
Week of November 3, 2026
MIXED
Smart money is net short and reducing.
2Y percentile: 51st, Normal range
Weekly change: -6,999 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers+4.0K
Leveraged Funds-7.0K
Dealers+1.7K
Other Reportable+50
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
47thNormal range
050100
Leveraged Funds
51stNormal range
050100
Dealers
51stNormal range
050100
Other Reportable
28thBelow average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | +23.6K | +4.0K | 47th | 51st |
| Leveraged Funds | -55.1K | -7.0K | 51st | 41st |
| Dealers | +29.4K | +1.7K | 51st | 47th |
| Other Reportable | -7.2K | +50 | 28th | 50th |
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.