FX.co ★ Speculators Trim Bullish Nasdaq 100 Bets as CFTC Net Longs Ease to 42.9K

Speculative traders have reduced their net long exposure to the Nasdaq 100, according to the latest data on CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions for the United States. The net long position has declined from 48.8K previously to 42.9K in the most recent reading, updated on 06 November 2026.

The moderation in net long positions suggests a cooling of bullish sentiment among market participants who use futures to express views on the tech-heavy index. While positioning remains net long overall, the pullback indicates some investors may be locking in profits or hedging against potential volatility after a period of strong performance in U.S. growth and technology stocks.

Market watchers will be monitoring whether this reduction marks the start of a broader repositioning away from high-growth names or merely a short-term adjustment in speculative exposure as traders reassess risk going into the next data and earnings cycles.