Yen
Japanese Yen
Week of September 29, 2026
BULLISH
Smart money is net short and reducing.
2Y percentile: 70th, Above average
Weekly change: -21,584 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers+10.0K
Leveraged Funds-21.6K
Dealers+21.6K
Other Reportable-6.1K
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
55thNormal range
050100
Leveraged Funds
70thAbove average
050100
Dealers
42ndNormal range
050100
Other Reportable
23rdWell below average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | +51.6K | +10.0K | 55th | 82nd |
| Leveraged Funds | -14.2K | -21.6K | 70th | 83rd |
| Dealers | -86.7K | +21.6K | 42nd | 17th |
| Other Reportable | +48.7K | -6.1K | 23rd | 68th |
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.