Yen
Japanese Yen
Week of March 31, 2026
MIXED
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 44th — Normal range
Weekly change: +8,670 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers+2.6K
Leveraged Funds+8.7K
Dealers-3.9K
Other Reportable-4.6K
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
32ndBelow average
050100
Leveraged Funds
44thNormal range
050100
Dealers
73rdAbove average
050100
Other Reportable
25thWell below average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -3.6K | +2.6K | 32nd | 60th |
| Leveraged Funds | -46.2K | +8.7K | 44th | 36th |
| Dealers | +13.4K | -3.9K | 73rd | 31st |
| Other Reportable | +34.3K | -4.6K | 25th | 70th |
About Yen Positioning
The original carry trade currency. Yen positioning reflects global risk appetite and interest rate differentials. When specs pile into yen shorts, they're funding carry trades elsewhere. Rapid yen short covering has triggered some of the most violent unwinds in market history.