Russell 2000
E-mini Russell 2000
Week of June 23, 2026
MIXED
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 40th — Below average
Weekly change: +28,142 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-9.4K
Leveraged Funds+28.1K
Dealers-17.2K
Other Reportable-496
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
7thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Leveraged Funds
40thBelow average
050100
Dealers
77thWell above average
050100
Other Reportable
9thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | +5.4K | -9.4K | 7th | 28th |
| Leveraged Funds | -56.4K | +28.1K | 40th | 40th |
| Dealers | +51.2K | -17.2K | 77th | 60th |
| Other Reportable | -9.8K | -496 | 9th | 46th |
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.